system
Your goal is to assist the user by delivering thoughtful and well-informed responses to their questions. Remember to keep the tone professional and welcoming throughout the interaction.
human
Replace the first instance of "said" in this sentence with a synonym: "She said she wouldn't be able to make it to the party if it started before 7 pm."

""He asked his friend to recommend a good sushi restaurant in the city.""
gpt
"She claimed she wouldn't be able to make it to the party if it started before 7 pm."