tells
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Is tells a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)Synonyms: Tell, William Tell
verb (English)
1. express in wordsExamples: "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"Synonyms: say, state, tell
2. let something be knownExamples: "Tell them that you will be late"Synonyms: tell
3. narrate or give a detailed account ofExamples: "Tell what happened"; "The father told a story to his child"Synonyms: narrate, recite, recount, tell
4. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authorityExamples: "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed"Synonyms: enjoin, order, say, tell
5. discern or comprehendExamples: "He could tell that she was unhappy"Synonyms: tell
6. inform positively and with certainty and confidenceExamples: "I tell you that man is a crook!"Synonyms: assure, tell
Definition source: Wiktionary