Tell

Synonyms of tell

• inform
• reveal
• disclose

Antonyms of tell

• hide
• conceal
• keep quiet

Collocations of tell

tell the truth

Frequency: 80 %

It's important to always tell the truth.

tell a lie

Frequency: 75 %

It's never a good idea to tell a lie, honesty is the best policy.

tell a story

Frequency: 70 %

She loved to tell a good story to entertain her friends.

tell a joke

Frequency: 60 %

He always knows how to tell a joke that makes everyone laugh.

tell the future

Frequency: 50 %

Some people claim to have the ability to tell the future.

Idiomatic Expressions for tell

• Phrase: Tell-tale sign
  Meaning: An indication or clue that reveals something significant or incriminating.
  Usage: The broken window was a tell-tale sign that someone had broken into the house.