tell


verb

  • To say something or share a story.
  • To let someone know something.
  • To ask someone to do something.
  • To notice or see something.
  • To inform someone about something wrong.

noun

  • A story or account of something that happened.
  • A private message in a chat room.


Synonym

  • say
  • share
  • inform

Antonym

  • ask

Sentences

  • I can tell a story.
  • Can you tell me your name?
  • I will tell you a secret.
  • Please tell me what you see.
  • I want to tell you a joke.

Word Explanation:

  • When you 'tell' someone something, it means you are saying words to them. Like when you tell a story or share a fun fact!

Word in hindi

बताओ

batao

Other variations in hindi

  • बताना batana
  • कहना kehna

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'tell' mean?

The word 'tell' means to say something to someone or to give information.

How do you pronounce 'tell'?

You pronounce 'tell' like 'tel', it rhymes with 'bell'.

What is the origin of the word 'tell'?

The word 'tell' comes from Old English 'tellan', which means to count or to relate.

What is the meaning of 'tell' in Hindi?

The word 'tell' in Hindi is 'बताना' (Batānā).

What is the meaning of 'tell' in Kannada?

The word 'tell' in Kannada is 'ಹೇಳು' (Hēḷu).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Did you know that telling stories can help us learn and remember things better?

Proverb

A picture is worth a thousand words. (This means sometimes showing is better than just telling.)

Quote

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin

Mini blog:

A World of Colors and Fun!

In a world of colors and fun, let’s learn to tell! Just like the little caterpillar who tells us about his yummy food, you can tell stories too!

What did you do today? Did you see a big, fluffy dog or a bright, buzzing bee? Telling is sharing your adventures!

You can use your hands to show, your voice to sing, or even draw pictures to tell your tale. So, gather your friends and let the stories flow like a river of colors!

What Will You Tell Today?

Remember, every story is special, just like you!