1. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to let know or notify: he told me that he would go. 2. (tr) to order or instruct (someone to do something): I told her to send the letter airmail. 3. (when: intr, usually foll by of) to give an account or narration (of something): she told me her troubles.
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.
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Some common synonyms of tell are betray, disclose, divulge, and reveal. While all these words mean "to make known what has been or should be concealed," tell implies an imparting of necessary or useful information.
