tell
/tɛl/
noun
- A small, involuntary sign that reveals something about a person, especially in poker or other games.
- He had a tell: he always blinked when he was bluffing.
- In poker, players watch for tells to guess opponents' hands.
- Her tell was a slight smile when she had a good card.
verb
- To communicate information, facts, or news to someone in words.
- She told her friend about the surprise party.
- Can you tell me the time?
- Please tell me what happened at the meeting.
- To order or instruct someone to do something.
- My mom told me to clean my room.
- The teacher told the students to open their books.
- He told his dog to sit.
- To know or recognize something with certainty.
- It's hard to tell which one is real.
- I can tell that you are tired.
- Can you tell the difference between these two colors?
- To have a noticeable effect or influence.
- Stress can tell on your skin.
- The weight of the backpack told on her shoulders.
- The long hours began to tell on his health.