tell

[US]/tel/
[UK]/tɛl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. inform; utter; give orders; distinguish; determine
vi. narrate; reveal confidentially; recognize

Phrases & Collocations

tell me

can tell

tell me about

tell me why

tell all

tell the world

tell about

tell from

tell lies

tell a lie

tell of

tell on

tell jokes

show and tell

tell tales

william tell

Example Sentences

tell the truth; tell one's love.

tell a secret; tell fortunes.

tell sb. about sth.

tell sb. straight out

It's a sin to tell lies.

Tell him to wait.

I will tell the result by telegraph.

I was afraid to tell anyone.

she was in a mood to tell jokes.

Tell me the instant they arrive.

tell him to go away.

Tell her to begone.

We must tell him.

Tell him to come forthwith.

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