What does TELLS mean?

Parts of Speech

"Tells" is a verb.

Definitions

"Tells" means to communicate information or facts to someone, usually in spoken or written form.

Pronunciations

US: /tɛlz/

UK: /tɛlz/

Origin and Usage

"Tells" comes from the Old English word "tellan," which means "to count, reckon, or relate." It has been in use since the 12th century and is a common word in the English language.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for "tells" include informs, reports, discloses, reveals, and narrates.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words include:

• Tally
• Tulip
• Tonic
• Tiger
• Table

Example Sentences

• She tells him about her day at work.
• The news anchor tells the audience about the latest developments in the story.
• He tells his friends a funny joke.
• The teacher tells the students to be quiet during the test.
• The book tells the story of a young girl growing up in a small town.