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UK//wɒt seɪ juː//US//wɑt seɪ ju//

Meaning of What say you

A formal way to ask someone for their opinion.

In simple words: What do you think?

What say you in a sentence

  • During the meeting, the manager asked, 'What say you on this proposal?'
  • 'What say you, good sir? Should we proceed with the plan?'
  • In the debate, one candidate boldly stated, 'What say you all to this idea?'
  • 'What say you about our chances of success?', the captain inquired.
  • The ambassador turned to his colleagues and asked, 'What say you to the proposed treaty?'

How to use What say you

Used in formal or literary contexts, often to elicit opinions or agreement. Not common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a knight asking his peers for their views on a matter.

Related words

Collocations with What say you

  • What say you about
  • What say you to
  • What say you, friend

Synonyms for What say you

  • What do you think?
  • What is your opinion?
  • How do you feel about this?
  • What are your thoughts?
  • What's your take?

Common mistakes with What say you

  • Confusing with 'What do you say?' - 'What say you' is more formal.
  • Using in informal settings - it may sound out of place.
  • Mispronouncing the phrase - emphasis should be equal on all words.

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Frequently asked questions about What say you

What does What say you mean?

What do you think?

What is the definition of What say you?

A formal way to ask someone for their opinion.

How do you use What say you in a sentence?

During the meeting, the manager asked, 'What say you on this proposal?'

Can you give another example of What say you?

'What say you, good sir? Should we proceed with the plan?'

What are synonyms for What say you?

Common alternatives include What do you think?, What is your opinion?, How do you feel about this?, What are your thoughts?, What's your take?.

What words go with What say you?

It commonly pairs with What say you about, What say you to, What say you, friend.

What are common mistakes when using What say you?

Confusing with 'What do you say?' - 'What say you' is more formal. Using in informal settings - it may sound out of place. Mispronouncing the phrase - emphasis should be equal on all words.

How do you pronounce What say you?

US: //wɑt seɪ ju//, UK: //wɒt seɪ juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What say you formal or informal?

"What say you" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use What say you?

Used in formal or literary contexts, often to elicit opinions or agreement. Not common in casual conversation.