tell

noun

1
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)
We distinguish several kinds of maple

1
mark as different
We distinguish several kinds of maple
2
discern or comprehend
He could tell that she was unhappy
3
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
I said to him to go home
She ordered him to do the shopping
4
let something be known
Tell them that you will be late
5
narrate or give a detailed account of
Tell what happened
The father told a story to his child
6
give evidence
he was telling on all his former colleague
7
express in words
He said that he wanted to marry her
tell me what is bothering you
8
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
I tell you that man is a crook!

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