We use tell with an indirect object and a to-infinitive to report a command or an instruction.

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Define tell. tell synonyms, tell pronunciation, tell translation, English dictionary definition of tell. v. told , tell ing , tells v. tr. 1. a. To communicate by speech or writing; express with words: She told him that the store was closed. Tell me the truth....

Tell (verb): To communicate or relay information, instructions, or a narrative to someone by speaking, writing, or otherwise conveying the message. It involves expressing or disclosing facts, details, or opinions to someone or a group of people.

(transitive or intransitive) To notice, discern. (Roughly, "can tell" means "know" but with a sense of direct perception.)

Noun: Tell tel 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)

To tell is to describe or announce something, either by speaking or writing. If you're going to be late to a movie, you should tell your friends so they can save you a seat.

Definition of tell verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Although concrete’s reputation as a strong, durable material is certainly well-earned over many centuries, even the best-placed concrete remains vulnerable to the elements without proper protection.