mere

v.t.

1. say to, tell. To speak or say something to someone; to address someone with a message; imperative form used to introduce direct speech

Example: mere mathiĩ, nĩguo makinye mĩgũnda-inĩ na mĩciĩ-inĩ ĩrĩa ĩĩ gũkuhĩ, makegũrĩre irio. (MRK 6:36) — Dismiss them so that they can go to the surrounding farms and villages and buy themselves something to eat.”