tell (on)

verb

Definition of tell (on)next
1
as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm

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2
as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tell (on)
  1. affect
  2. talk
  3. influence
  4. impress
  5. inform
  6. impact
  7. touch
  8. strike
Verb
  • In the past, the state's transportation and electricity infrastructure has been severely affected by extreme cold events.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Presley and Carter appreciated the culture and were affected by the music of their African American friends and neighbors such as church services filled with emotional gospel music.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of affect
Verb
  • The opposition talked constantly about him too, adding to the widespread sense that the entire election was a referendum on the 10-year reign of Narendra Modi.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • As The Athletic’s Freshman All-America selection at quarterback, Leavitt doesn’t need to talk a big game — his performance says plenty.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of talk
Verb
  • Policy changes will also influence how small businesses operate, with shifts in tax regulations and tariffs potentially impacting growth strategies.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In the latest iteration of Bill Ackman's activist investing career, the billionaire hedge fund manager is using the power of his 1.5 million followers on X to try to influence one man in particular: Donald Trump.
    Felix Salmon, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of influence
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  • Carl Carl is blind but has no problem playing football and is ready to impress on Team Fluff.
    Staff Author, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Acheampong impressed on his full Premier League debut and may be in line for more regular minutes in the second half of the season if Maresca does not get a new centre-back in January.
    Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of impress
Verb
  • The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Third, CFOs’ (non) responses to these eight questions will swiftly inform boards if AI readiness is serious, a passing curiosity or simply procrastinating lip service.
    Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of inform
Verb
  • However, affordability issues have impacted homeownership in The Sunshine State, driven by several factors.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Beyond the scoreboard, Miami’s energy has been impacted by Butler’s trade request.
    James Jackson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of impact
Verb
  • Artificial intelligence will remain a transformative force in 2025, touching every aspect of personal branding and professional development.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Once touched, the prospective roach buyer will get stuck and die.
    Charlie Dektar, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of touch
Verb
  • His bullets struck two officers—who are in stable condition—before officers returned fire.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of strike
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