Tell Synonyms

Tell synonyms such as "be sure, acquaint with, call on, be/give evidence of, blab, ascertain, and be certain". Tell is a verb, and its antonyms are conceal and withhold. Here are 94 another word for tell with example sentences.

Another word for Tell

94 other ways to say tell.

1. inform

  • weave
  • warn
  • voice
  • utter
  • unfold
  • state
  • spin
  • speak
  • sketch
  • set forth
  • say
  • retail
  • report
  • relate
  • rehearse
  • recount
  • recite
  • put in the picture
  • proclaim
  • portray
  • paint
  • notify
  • narrate
  • mention something to
  • make known
  • make aware
  • let know
  • inform
  • impart
  • give an account of
  • forewarn
  • fill in
  • divulge
  • describe
  • depict
  • delineate
  • declare
  • communicate
  • clue in
  • chronicle
  • broadcast
  • brief
  • break the news to
  • apprise
  • announce
  • alert
  • advise
  • acquaint with

2. order

3. show

4. talk

  • tell tales
  • tattle
  • talk
  • spill the beans
  • open one's mouth
  • let the cat out of the bag
  • give the game away
  • blow the gaff
  • blab

5. decide

How to Use tell in a Sentence

Can you tell the difference?

I forgot to tell you.

Please tell me the truth.

She will tell us tomorrow

Tell me when you're ready to leave.