tells

'tells'

[tell.n.01] as in: 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)

'tells'

[state.v.01] as in: express in words

Examples:
He said that he wanted to marry her
tell me what is bothering you
state your opinion
state your name

'tells'

[tell.v.02] as in: let something be known

Examples:
Tell them that you will be late

'tells'

[tell.v.03] as in: narrate or give a detailed account of

Examples:
Tell what happened
The father told a story to his child

'tells'

[order.v.01] as in: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

Examples:
I said to him to go home
She ordered him to do the shopping
The mother told the child to get dressed

'tells'

[tell.v.05] as in: discern or comprehend

Examples:
He could tell that she was unhappy

'tells'

[assure.v.02] as in: inform positively and with certainty and confidence

Examples:
I tell you that man is a crook!

'tells'

[tell.v.07] as in: give evidence

Examples:
he was telling on all his former colleague

'tells'

[distinguish.v.01] as in: mark as different

Examples:
We distinguish several kinds of maple

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