TELL
Scrabble letter values: T1E1L1L1 = 4
Definition
- noun a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer. — synonyms: William_Tell
- verb express in words. — synonyms: state, say
- verb let something be known.
- verb narrate or give a detailed account of. — synonyms: narrate, recount, recite
- verb give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority. — synonyms: order, enjoin, say
- verb discern or comprehend.
- verb inform positively and with certainty and confidence. — synonyms: assure
- verb give evidence. — synonyms: evidence
- verb mark as different. — synonyms: distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell_apart
Examples
- “according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)”
- “He said that he wanted to marry her”
- “tell me what is bothering you”