The meaning of TELL is to relate in detail : narrate. How to use tell in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Tell.

We use tell with an indirect object and a to-infinitive to report a command or an instruction.

Define tell. tell synonyms, tell pronunciation, tell translation, English dictionary definition of tell. v. told , tell·ing , tells v. tr. 1. a. To communicate by speech or writing; express with words: She told him that …

3 days ago · 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.

TELL definition: to give an account or narrative of; narrate; relate (a story, tale, etc.). See examples of tell used in a sentence.

If you tell yourself something, you put it into words in your own mind because you need to encourage or persuade yourself about something. 'Come on,' she told herself. [V pron-refl with quote] I told myself …

Definition of tell verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.