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tell v. [
state, say] express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name"
. wn #2
tell v. let something be known; "Tell them that you will be late"
. wn #3
tell v. [
narrate, recount, recite] narrate or give a detailed account of; "Tell what happened"; "The father told a story to his child"
. wn #4
tell v. [
order, enjoin, say] give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed"
. wn #5
tell v. discern or comprehend; "He could tell that she was unhappy"
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