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- Dictionarytell/tɛl/
verb
- 1. communicate information to someone in spoken or written words: "I told her you were coming" Similar
- 2. decide or determine correctly or with certainty: "you can tell they're in love" Similar
noun
- 1. (especially in poker) an unconscious action that is thought to betray an attempted deception.
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TELL definition: 1. to say something to someone, often giving them information or instructions: 2. to say…. Learn more.
The meaning of TELL is to relate in detail : narrate. How to use tell in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Tell.
to read the time from a clock, etc. used to say that it is impossible to know what happened or will happen. Definition of tell verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To tell is to describe or announce something, either by speaking or writing. If you're going to be late to a movie, you should tell your friends so they can save you a seat. You might tell someone to be quiet in the library, or tell a bedtime story to your siblings.
Tell definition: to give an account or narrative of; narrate; relate (a story, tale, etc.). See examples of TELL used in a sentence.
to say something to someone, often giving them information or instructions: Tell me about your vacation then. [ + two objects ] Can you tell me how to get to the library? [ + obj + (that) ] Did you tell anyone (that) you were coming to see me? [ + obj + speech ] "I'm leaving you," she told him. [ + obj + to infinitive ] I told her to go home.
tells. An unconscious movement, gesture, mannerism, etc., such as repeatedly checking one's cards or behaving nervously in some way, which unintentionally reveals information about one's hand to other players. Webster's New World. Any behavior that unintentionally reveals one's unspoken thoughts or motivations.
1. ( when tr, may take a clause as object) to let know or notify: he told me that he would go. 2. ( tr) to order or instruct (someone to do something): I told her to send the letter airmail. 3. (when: intr, usually foll by of) to give an account or narration (of something): she told me her troubles.
Tell definition: to give an account or narrative of; narrate; relate (a story, tale, etc.). See examples of TELL used in a sentence.
TELL meaning: 1. to say something to someone, usually giving them information: 2. to order someone to do…. Learn more.
