meant to say

A form of mean to say — To imply or intend to convey with one's words; used to correct or clarify one's previous utterance, or to seek such clarification.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of mean to say
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APA

meant to say. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/meant%20to%20say

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“meant to say.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/meant%20to%20say. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “meant to say,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/meant%20to%20say.

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