tell

US /tɛl/

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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