say的过去式是said。say的基本含义是指把自己的思想或观点通过言语表达出来，使人明白其意图，即“说，讲”，着重所说话的内容，引申还可指“预告”“说明”“表明”“宣称”“背诵”等。

say的过去式例句：

1、"I wish I had alittle brother," said Daphne wistfully.

“我希望有个小弟弟。”达夫妮伤感地说。

2、Police said permissionfor the march had not been granted.

警方说游行并未得到批准。

3、He said the issue wasnot a major irritant.

他说那个问题不是什么大问题。