What is another word for Tell? – 212 Tell Synonyms

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Synonyms & Similar Words

say speak utter express convey communicate inform notify announce declare reveal disclose confess recount narrate describe explain enlighten instruct teach advise guide direct command order demand require request ask query question tell impart share confide whisper murmur mumble whisper hint suggest imply indicate signify denote connote mean intend purpose aim propose plan intend design propose.

Meaning of Tell

To communicate information, facts, or news to someone in speech or writing.

Definitions

To express a thought, opinion, or feeling in words.
To give instructions or advice to someone.
To recount or narrate a story or event.

Example Uses

She told me that she would be late for the meeting.
He told a joke that made everyone laugh.
Can you tell me the way to the nearest train station?
The teacher told the students to be quiet and pay attention.

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

conceal hide keep withhold suppress silence secrecy quiet mute hush whisper mumble stammer hesitate pause delay refuse deny dispute contradict oppose object protest resist withhold reserve retain keep hoard secrete cover disguise deceive mislead confuse perplex puzzle.