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TELL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Tell.

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Tell - as a noun

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 (Exact Relations)
william tell

Tell - as a verb

Narrate or give a detailed account of

Example: "Tell what happened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
narratereciterecount
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

Example: "I said to him to go home"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enjoinordersay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
request
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Discern or comprehend

Example: "He could tell that she was unhappy"

Inform positively and with certainty and confidence

Example: "I tell you that man is a crook!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assure

Give evidence

Example: "He was telling on all his former colleague"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
evidence

Example Sentences

"Can you tell me the time?"
"Please tell us your opinion."
"He always tells the truth."
"I can't tell if he's joking or not."
"Please tell me the truth."
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Word Game Points

Is TELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TELL has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is TELL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tell is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is TELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tell is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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