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tell
Synonyms and Antonyms of tell
- They told the story of how they had met.
set forth
- Just tell us what is in your heart.
air, discuss, share, sound, vent, ventilate, voice
blabber, 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, spout, whisper
put into words
- Who can tell the number of grains of sand in the world?
- Tell me, when did you begin playing the violin?
keep posted (one), let know (one)
- told us to sit still and wait
- I won't tell your secret to anyone.
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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