10 Happy “Said” Alternatives

Said is a solid and useful dialogue tag. But here are also other examples you can use from time to time:

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“You did it! You are the best!” Alice cheered at the end of the shooting line.	Cheer	_{To utter a shout of applause or triumph, to urge on or encourage especially by shouts.}
“Well, at least you got a great face balm!” Archie joked as he helped Selma got out from the mud.	Joke	_{To provoke laughter, to utter something not serious, to give a humorous twist.}
“There you are!” Jenny laughed when little Ollie emerged from the pile of orange autumn leaves.	Laugh	_{To show emotion with a chuckle or explosive vocal sound.}
“I’m sure I’m gonna be the last!” The kid giggled nervously before the competition start.	Giggle	_{To laugh with repeated short catches of the breath.}
“Amazing!” Alice marveled and clutched the new encyclopedia to her chest.	Marvel	_{To become filled with surprise, wonder, or amazed curiosity.}
“I can’t believe it!” Archie rejoiced and ran to the truck to help his injured mother.	Rejoice	_{To show great delight.}
“I missed you, Daddy, I missed you!” Annie chortled and climbed her father’s lap.	Chortle	_{To laugh or chuckle especially when amused or pleased, to sing or chant exultantly.}
“What a great day!” Ollie reveled in the candies.	Revel	_{To take intense pleasure or satisfaction.}
“Do you love chestnut cakes as well?” Anne relished with another spoonful.	Relish	_{To appreciate with taste and discernment.}
“Don’t you say you love him?” Cora chuckled.	Chuckle	_{To laugh inwardly or quietly, to laugh gently.}