English dictionary
Tell
/t/E/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; 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)
Synonyms william tellSource: WordNet 3.0
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That which is told; tale; account.
Source: webster1913
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A hill or mound.
Source: webster1913
verb
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express in words
ExamplesTell me what is bothering you.
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let something be known
ExamplesTell them that you will be late.
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narrate or give a detailed account of
ExamplesTell what happened.
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give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
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discern or comprehend
ExamplesHe could tell that she was unhappy.
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inform positively and with certainty and confidence
ExamplesI tell you that man is a crook!
Synonyms assureSource: WordNet 3.0
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give evidence
ExamplesHe was telling on all his former colleague.
Synonyms evidenceSource: WordNet 3.0
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mark as different
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To mention one by one, or piece by piece; to recount; to enumerate; to reckon; to number; to count; as, to <i>tell</i> money.
Source: webster1913
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To give an account; to make report.
Source: webster1913