TELL

/tɛl/ ► audio Scrabble 4 Words With Friends 6

Definition

  1. noun a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer. — synonyms: William_Tell
  2. verb express in words. — synonyms: state, say
  3. verb let something be known.
  4. verb narrate or give a detailed account of. — synonyms: narrate, recount, recite
  5. verb give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority. — synonyms: order, enjoin, say
  6. verb discern or comprehend.
  7. verb inform positively and with certainty and confidence. — synonyms: assure
  8. verb give evidence. — synonyms: evidence
  9. verb mark as different. — synonyms: distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell_apart

Examples

  • “All told, there were over a dozen.  Can you tell time on a clock?  He had untold wealth.”
  • “I want to tell a story;  I want to tell you a story.”
  • “Finally, someone told him the truth.  He seems to like to tell lies.”

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