Synonym: assert, comment, communicate, convey, declare, express, impart, inform, mention, note, recite, relate, remark, say, state, utter, voice. Antonym: hear. Similar words: tell on, satellite, lately, telephone, telescope, privately, bell, yell. Meaning: [tel]
n. 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). v. 1. express in words 2. let something be known 3. narrate or give a detailed account of 4. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority 5. discern or comprehend 6. inform positively and with certainty and confidence 7. give evidence 8. mark as different.
121. How can you tell what sex a fish is?
122. Tell me something about your trip.
123. She enjoined me strictly not to tell anyone else.
124. Do what I tell you to do.
125. See, didn't I tell you so?
126. I swear I won't tell anyone your secret.
127. I have something to tell you.
128. You wouldn't really tell her. You're bluffing!
129. Watch the monitor and tell me if the level goes above forty decibels.
130. It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents.
131. Everyone around him was trying to be polite, but you could tell they were all bored.
132. She wouldn't tell me how much it cost - not that I was really interested.
133. To tell the truth, I don't know much about it.
134. By any means, we should tell him frankly what we think of his proposal.
135. Tell the servant to knock me up at five o'clock.
136. I could tell that he was lying because he faced away while he was speaking.
137. Do as I tell you,or you'll regret it later on.
138. It is for your own welfare that I tell you this.
139. You know how everyone feigns surprise when you tell them how old you are.
140. I think you'd better tell us why you're asking these questions.
141. The parents began to tell the little child how to lace his shoes.
142. On this special day that belongs to you,I'd like to tell you the happiness we share means more than I can show.With all my heart,I'm wishing the joy the whole year through.Happiness always!
143. Why did you have to go and tell Bob about my illness? You just can't keep a secret, can you?
143. Sentencedict.com is a sentence dictionary, on which you can find excellent sentences for a large number of words.
144. Are you finally going to tell me why I'm here?
145. Thanksgiving is a time when I tell you that I love you.
146. The details will tell you who is sincere to you.
147. I lied when I said I didn't like you. I lied when I said I didn't care. I lie every time I try to tell myself I will never fall for you.
148. Happy birthday to my husband.Time elapse so quickly,but my love for you grows fonder.I want to tell you on this special day that your love makes my life complete.
149. Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you.
150. Whether they will ever become future Olympic champions, only time will tell.
More similar words: tell on, satellite, lately, telephone, telescope, privately, bell, yell, shell, well, cell, sell, fortunately, accurately, desperately, ultimately, definitely, spell, swell, hello, yellow, seller, as well, sell out, sell off, deliberately, smell out, smell of, well known, dwell on.