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    tell

    US /tɛl/

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    UK /tel/

    A1
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo (strongly) advise a person to do something
    If they tell you to go stay there, listen to what they say and stay
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be able to guess
    I can't tell if Jim is 30 or 40
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo say or communicate information to someone
    How many times did I tell you not to do that?
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo inform, but without speaking; indicate
    Dark clouds in the sky tell you it will rain soon
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo have a negative effect on someone
    The hard work was beginning to tell on his sore back
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo order someone to do something; command
    Look, for the last time please tell your students to be quiet
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo recognize something based on certain signs
    I can tell you are tired because your eyes look red
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo report something to an authority
    If you hit me I will tell mother what you did
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo explain something or teach someone something
    Please tell me how to make cheese

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    B1

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    A2

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    A2

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    • THAT VOTERS TELL US

      THAT VOTERS TELL US

    • YOU GOING TO TELL

      YOU GOING TO TELL

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      Tell me tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not

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    A2

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    B1

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