Tell Synonyms

94 tell synonyms include inform, let know, notify, apprise, make aware, mention something to, acquaint with, advise, put in the picture, and brief. Tell is a verb, and its antonyms are conceal and withhold. Here are some additional synonyms for "tell" with example sentences.

Another word for Tell

94 other ways to say tell.

1. inform

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

3. show

4. talk

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

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.