Synonyms for tell

Some common synonyms of tell are: tell [v. a.] 1. Number, count, enumerate, compute, reckon, run over, sum up, take an account of, mention one by one. 2. Relate, recount, rehearse, narrate, describe, report, give an account of. 3. Disclose, reveal, divulge, confess, betray, acknowledge, own, declare, make known. 4. Acquaint, teach, inform, apprise, make known to, explain to, instruct, communicate to. 5. Discern, discover, make out, distinguish, find out. 6. Express, utter, speak, state, mention, communicate, publish speak of, make mention of.