ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tell

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Tell is a verb meaning to give information to a person in spoken or written words.

Meaning

to give information to a person in spoken or written words.

Synonyms for tell

Depending on context, synonyms include inform, notify, explain, relate.

Antonyms for tell

Common opposites include conceal, withhold.

Better Words for Tell

Formal

inform

Professional

notify

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