Dictionary Check: tell
"tell" is a valid word!
Scrabble
4
points
Words with Friends
6
points
Definition
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
express in words
Example:
"He said that he wanted to marry her"
verb
let something be known
Example:
"Tell them that you will be late"
verb
narrate or give a detailed account of
Example:
"Tell what happened"
verb
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
Example:
"I said to him to go home"
verb
discern or comprehend
Example:
"He could tell that she was unhappy"
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