past tense of say

to express in words

कहा

English Usage: She said she would come.

Hindi Usage: उसने कहा कि वह आएगी।

declared or stated

घोषित करना

English Usage: The report said that changes were needed.

Hindi Usage: रिपोर्ट में कहा गया कि बदलाव की आवश्यकता थी।