Definitions For Tell

noun

• 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)

verb

• Mark as different
• Discern or comprehend
• Give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
• Let something be known
• Narrate or give a detailed account of
• Give evidence
• Express in words
• Inform positively and with certainty and confidence
• To say or write (something) to (someone)
• To say (a word or words) to (someone)
• To give information to (someone) by speaking or writing