I say

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I dare say

(also I daresay especially in British English)

used when you are saying that something is probable

I dare say you know about it already.

I’ll say!

(old-fashioned, informal) used for emphasis to say ‘yes’

‘Does she see him often?’ ‘I'll say! Nearly every day.’

I’m glad to say (that…)

(informal) used when you are commenting on a situation and saying that you are happy about it

Most teachers, I'm glad to say, take their jobs very seriously.

I’m sorry to say

used for saying that something is disappointing

He didn't accept the job, I'm sorry to say.

I must say

(informal) used to emphasize an opinion

Well, I must say, that's the funniest thing I've heard all week.

I say(old-fashioned, British English, informal)

used to express surprise, shock, etc.

I say! What a huge cake!

used to attract somebody’s attention or introduce a new subject of conversation

I say, can you lend me five pounds?

to say

express opinion

[transitive, intransitive] to express an opinion on something

say something Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer.

I'll say this for them, they're a very efficient company.

Anna thinks I'm lazy—what do you say (= what is your opinion)?

say (that)… I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right).

I say (= suggest) we go without them.

I wouldn't say they were rich (= in my opinion they are not rich).

That's not to say it's a bad movie (= it is good but it is not without faults).

say (what, how, etc…) It's hard to say what caused the accident.

‘When will it be finished?’ ‘I couldn't say (= I don't know).’

should

used with I and we to give opinions that you are not certain about

I should imagine it will take about three hours.

‘Is this enough food for everyone?’ ‘I should think so.’

‘Will it matter?’ ‘I shouldn't think so.’