Synonyms: Tell, William Tell
Definition: 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, tell apart, differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize
Definition: mark as different
Usage: We distinguish several kinds of maple
Similar words: identify, place
Definition: recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
Usage: She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster
Synonyms: tell
Definition: discern or comprehend
Usage: He could tell that she was unhappy
Definition: guess correctly; solve by guessing
Usage: He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize
Synonyms: enjoin, say, order, tell
Definition: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
Usage: I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping; The mother told the child to get dressed
Similar words: request
Definition: ask (a person) to do something
Usage: She asked him to be here at noon; I requested that she type the entire manuscript
Synonyms: tell
Definition: let something be known
Usage: Tell them that you will be late
Similar words: inform
Definition: impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
Usage: I informed him of his rights
Synonyms: recite, recount, narrate, tell
Definition: narrate or give a detailed account of
Usage: Tell what happened; The father told a story to his child
Similar words: inform
Definition: impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
Usage: I informed him of his rights
Definition: give evidence
Usage: he was telling on all his former colleague
Similar words: inform
Definition: act as an informer
Usage: She had informed on her own parents for years
Definition: express in words
Usage: He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you; state your opinion; state your name
Similar words: express, utter, verbalise, verbalize, give tongue to
Definition: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Usage: She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse
Definition: inform positively and with certainty and confidence
Usage: I tell you that man is a crook!
Similar words: swan, swear, verify, affirm, assert, aver, avow
Definition: to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Usage: Before God I swear I am innocent