tells (Meaning)
tells
to give an account, to describe in detail, order, direct, to give utterance to, to tell someone (such as a parent or other person of authority) about what someone else has done, to assure emphatically, to have a marked effect, to relate in detail, say entry 1 sense 1a, utter, to be evidence of, an ancient mound in the Middle East composed of remains of successive settlements, to find out by observing, sign, indication, order entry 1 sense 2a, direct, to express in words, hill, mound, to act as a tattletale, an inadvertent behavior or mannerism that betrays a poker player's true thoughts, intentions, or emotions, to give information to, to make known, count entry 1 sense 1a, enumerate, a revealing gesture, expression, etc., that is likened to a poker player's tell, to serve as evidence or indication, to have a noticeable effect, count, enumerate
Synonyms & Antonyms of tells
tells Sentence Examples
- The signpost clearly tells travelers which direction to take.
- The weather forecast tells us to expect rain tomorrow.
- Her trembling voice tells a story of fear and uncertainty.
- The old photograph tells the tale of a bygone era.
- The doctor's expression tells the patient that they have good news.
- The weight of the bag tells me it's filled with heavy objects.
- The GPS tells me to turn left at the next intersection.
- The speedometer tells me my car is exceeding the speed limit.
- The piercing whistle tells the passengers that the train is arriving.
- The smoke tells us the fire is still burning fiercely.
FAQs About the word tells
to give an account, to describe in detail, order, direct, to give utterance to, to tell someone (such as a parent or other person of authority) about what someo
recounts, chronicles,describes, relates, narrates, depicts, reveals,reports, sets forth, charts
suppresses,stifles,
The signpost clearly tells travelers which direction to take.
The weather forecast tells us to expect rain tomorrow.
Her trembling voice tells a story of fear and uncertainty.
The old photograph tells the tale of a bygone era.
