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Meaning oftellin English

tell

Past Tensetold
Past Participletold
Participle Verbtelling
Third Person Singulartells

Definitions

Verb
1. to convey info through speech; inform someone
  She will tell us the latest news.
2. to share or relate a story; convey information
  The author will tell a story about adventure.
3. to instruct or inform (someone, about something)
  The teacher will tell the students about the exam schedule.
4. to order or direct someone; give instructions
  The manager will tell the employees what tasks to complete.
5. to discern or identify something
  I can tell the difference between the two similar products.
6. to reveal or disclose information
  The company will tell the public about their new policy.
7. to have a noticeable effect or impact
  The cold weather will tell on the plants after a few days.
Noun
1. a behavior revealing hidden info; often under stress
  Her nervous behavior was a tell that she was hiding something.
2. an unintentional hint at a secret
  The poker player's smile was a tell that revealed his winning hand.

Compounds / Phrases

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