tell
Definition
- n. a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
- v. let something be known
- v. narrate or give a detailed account of
- v. discern or comprehend
Word forms
- Past tense
- told
- Past participle
- told
- Present participle
- telling
- Third person singular
- tells
Example sentences
vt.
Please tell me what time the meeting starts.
vi.
She can tell a great story that keeps everyone interested.