tell

verb22 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

to speak in a truthful and sincere way

to say something in a calm and kind way

to say something that is true

to say something in a quiet voice

to say something in a sincere and not joking way

to say something in a soft, quiet voice

to give an order in a strong and determined way

to say something in a very serious and important way

to speak in a direct and honest way, even if it offends or upsets people

to give an order in a very serious and strict way

to say something in a way that is very definite and does not allow for discussion

to speak in a brief and slightly rude way

to give information that is not true

to speak with excessive pride in one's own achievements or situation

used to express a desire to share information

used to express a future intention to share information

to make an attempt to communicate something

used to express regret before giving someone bad news

to allow someone to speak or give information

to give information on a particular subject

to communicate information to a specific person or group

to describe or give an account of something, often in a narrative style