Tells

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛl/

Tells (verb)

  1. to say something to someone so they know it.
  2. to instruct someone to do something.
  3. to recognize or see the difference between things.

Examples

  • She will tell the story to the children.
  • Can you tell me the time, please?

Common collocations: tell a story, tell the truth, tell a joke, tell someone to do something, tell off

Synonyms of Tells

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Tells

  • — when hiding information
  • — when intentionally withholding information