Tell in a sentence (esp. good sentence like quote, proverb...)

Synonym: assert, comment, communicate, convey, declare, express, impart, inform, mention, note, recite, relate, remark, say, state, utter, voice. Antonym: hear. Similar words: tell on, satellite, lately, telephone, telescope, privately, bell, yell. Meaning: [tel]

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. 1. express in words 2. let something be known 3. narrate or give a detailed account of 4. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority 5. discern or comprehend 6. inform positively and with certainty and confidence 7. give evidence 8. mark as different.

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61. Tell me if you change your address.

62. I can't tell you definitely when I will come.

63. You are bound by oath to tell the truth.

64. Could you tell me how much it is?

65. Yeah, as far as I can tell.

66. Let me tell you a secret.

67. Tell me which you would like.

68. Tell me truly what you think.

69. Never ever tell anyone your password.

70. Go to him, tell him you're sorry.

71. Stop gibbering, man, and tell us what you saw.

72. Could you tell me what time is it now?

73. There now, didn't I tell you?

74. Do exactly as I tell you.

75. Tell him to fasten up the box.

76. He's been known to tell fibs .

77. I'm not sure whether I should tell you this.

78. You shouldn't tell such obvious lies.

79. Please tell me some opinions on various social questions.

80. He departed from the text to tell an anecdote.

81. Can you tell her from her twin sister?

82. Did you remember to tell her?

83. Don't tell her any secrets; she's so indiscreet.

84. Why on earth didn't you tell me the truth?

85. Never mind,(www.Sentencedict.com) I won't tell on you.

86. If she asked me outright , I'd tell her.

87. For god sake,please tell me the truth.

88. Doctors tell us not to smoke.

89. Can you tell a tiger from a lion?

90. Please tell me how to spell the word.

61. I'm sure he'll tell us what's bothering him in the fullness of time.

62. I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter-I don't want to spoil it for you.

63. She did not feel under any obligation to tell him the truth.

64. It's only common courtesy to tell the neighbours that we'll be having a party .

65. No matter how many times you tell him something, it never seems to go in.

66. It's her moral obligation to tell the police what she knows.

67. She is afraid to tell his father that she has resigned.

68. I am pleased to tell you that your application for the post of Assistant Editor has been successful.

69. Tell him to get off his arse and do some work for once.

70. Can you tell the meaning of this word from its context?

71. Just calm down, stop gabbling, and tell me what has happened.

72. When I tell someone I will not betray his confidence I keep my word.

73. How much to tell terminally ill patients is left to the discretion of the doctor.

74. She stood there, hesitating over whether or not to tell him the truth.

75. It might seem funny but I tell you what, getting stuck up a tree is no laughing matter.

76. Tell you what. Why don't you come to my house now?

77. Being able to tell the truth at last seemed to relieve her.

78. There's no need for anyone to tell you what to do next - you're old enough to use your own discretion.

79. Don't tell anyone about our plan, keep it a secret - it's a secret plan.

80. Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the museum please?

81. You're confusing him! Tell him slowly and one thing at a time.

82. You'll have to tell me about your night our with Hamish - I want a blow-by-blow account!

83. It didn't take much persuasion to get her to tell us where he was.

84. For two pins I'd tell her what I really think of her.

85. As soon as he came in he proceeded to tell us all his troubles.

86. Country folk can tell you that there are certain places which animals avoid.

87. I can tell you, there was a celebration in our house that night.

88. Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later.

89. Despite what the antis would tell you, hunting is for people from all walks of life.

90. Tell me the names of the objects in this room.

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