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)

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verb

express in words

Example: "He said that he wanted to marry her"
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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"
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verb

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

Example: "I said to him to go home"
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verb

discern or comprehend

Example: "He could tell that she was unhappy"

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