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Tells Definition

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verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tell.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • narrates
  • recites
  • recounts
  • describes
  • rehearses
  • relates
  • reports
  • breaks
  • carries
  • communicates
  • conveys
  • discloses
  • passes
  • transmits
  • imparts
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • forbears
  • reserves
  • suppresses
  • withholds
  • estimates
  • figures
  • guesses
  • listens
  • misunderstands
  • hides

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Words Starting With

TTETEL

Words Ending With

SLSLLS

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Words Near Tells in the Dictionary

  • tell of
  • tell off
  • tell someone where to shove it
  • tell-it-to-sweeney
  • tell-it-to-the-judge
  • tell-me-about-it
  • tell-on
  • tell-tales
  • tells
  • tells off
  • tells on
  • telltale
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