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tell
Synonyms and Antonyms of tell
1
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
set forth
2
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
air, discuss, give, look, share, sound, vent, ventilate, voice
blabber, bolt, blurt, get off, shoot
advertise, announce, blaze, broadcast, declare, post, proclaim, promulgate, publicize, publish
affirm, allege, assert, aver, avouch, avow
breathe, chirp, drawl, gasp, lip, mouth, murmur, purr, shout, splutter, spout, whisper
clothe, couch, formulate, formulize, phrase, put, word
put into words
3
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
4
to give information to
keep posted (one), let know (one)
5
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
6
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
bring to light, go public (with), let the cat out of the bag (about), spill the beans (about)
Synonym Discussion of tell
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- divine will as revealed in sacred writings
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- candidates must disclose their financial assets
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- refused to divulge an anonymous source
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- told them what he had overheard
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- a blush that betrayed her embarrassment
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