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🗣️tell

verb
/tɛl/
Television teller
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Meaning

to communicate information, give an account of something, or instruct someone to do something
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
to give information to someone; to narrate or relate

Example Sentences

She asked him to tell the truth.

Can you tell me the time?

Please tell me your name.

Example Expressions

tell the truth

Synonyms

say, inform, relate, narrate, reveal, communicate
Entry 1
say, inform, relate, narrate, reveal
Entry 2
say, inform, communicate, relate
Entry 3
inform, relate, narrate, communicate

Antonyms

conceal, hide, suppress, withhold, ask
Entry 1
conceal, hide, suppress
Entry 2
conceal, hide, withhold
Entry 3
conceal, hide, withhold, ask

Collocations

tell a story, tell the truth, tell lies, tell someone, tell stories, tell apart, tell time, tell jokes
Entry 1
tell a story, tell the truth, tell lies, tell someone
Entry 2
tell the truth, tell stories, tell lies, tell apart, tell time
Entry 3
tell the truth, tell a story, tell time, tell apart, tell jokes

More Example Sentences

I cannot tell you how sorry I am.

She is not such a girl to tell lies.

I can't tell you how terrible I feel.

I am telling you all this because I care.

I am telling you all this because it matters.

I am telling you all this because I want to help.

Everyday I try to finish the work before your telling me.

Hello, could you tell me where the Neurology Department is?

Hello, could you tell me where the Cardiology Department is?

Hello, could you tell me where the Orthopaedic Department is?

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