Definitions For Tell

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)

verb

  • Mark as different
  • Discern or comprehend
  • Give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
  • Let something be known
  • Narrate or give a detailed account of
  • Give evidence
  • Express in words
  • Inform positively and with certainty and confidence
  • To say or write (something) to (someone)
  • To say (a word or words) to (someone)
  • To give information to (someone) by speaking or writing

Is Tell a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
4
Words with Friends
6

The word Tell is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Tell in a Sentence

  • He told us the story.
  • Has she told you the good news, yet?
  • Please tell us your name and occupation.

Synonyms for Tell

Antonyms for Tell

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