Definition
to tell: to say, to inform, to notify; to advise; to relate (a story)
What did Bruno tell you about the result of his meeting?
Tell me all about your weekend, what did you do?
This is an irregular verb:
I tell / I told / I have told
I've been told that (you're a man): People have said to me, I've been informed (that you're a man)
- "Last time I visited the veterinarian, she told me Stink was fine."
- "Oh, I almost forgot, you haven't told me if you want one room or two."
- "Bruno : I told you!"
- "Warbuckle : "... please tell him I've gone home with a headache."
- "If you see Bruno, please tell him I've gone home with a headache."
- "Please tell him that Camilla says hello."
- "And tell that horse it's got no taste!"
- "Well, in that case I don't know what to tell you, Dmitri."
- "Brian : Our sources tell us that just minutes before Stink's corpse was discovered by Bruno, you were seen in the sales department!"
- "You each had the opportunity - and motive - to kill Stink... but now I'm going to tell you exactly who committed the terrible crime of doggy murder!"
Still unsure of the best way to use 'Tell'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!
What our users say:
Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment
Absolutely free - no strings attached.