tell - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

tell

to use words and give someone informationto use words and give someone information

Examples

Did he tell you about the new project?
She told her family about her exciting job offer.
She told her friend about the new restaurant in town.

Synonyms

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tell

Third Person

tells

Present Participle

telling

Past Tense

told

Past Participle

told

1

to use words and give someone information

transitive

Did he tell you about the new project?
She told her family about her exciting job offer.
She told her friend about the new restaurant in town.
Why wasn't I told about the change in schedule?
Can you tell me about your vacation?

Synonyms:

2

to realize or determine with confidence

transitive

'He's definitely not from around here.''How can you tell?'
From what I can tell, the weather is going to be nice this weekend.
I'm not sure if she's joking or being serious.It's hard to tell.
You can tell he's angry from the way he's clenching his fists.

3

to have an effect that is noticeable, particularly a harmful one

He's been neglecting his health lately and it's starting to tell.
The harsh winter is starting to tell on the condition of the roads.
The lack of sleep is starting to tell on his performance at work.
The pressure began to tell as the audience grew more restless during the performance.