• noun:   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)
• verb:   discern or comprehend

  Example: "He could tell that she was unhappy"

• verb:   let something be known

  Example: "Tell them that you will be late"

• verb:   narrate or give a detailed account of

  Example: "Tell what happened"

• verb:   give evidence

  Example: "He was telling on all his former colleague"

• verb:   give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
• verb:   inform positively and with certainty and confidence

  Example: "I tell you that man is a crook!"

• verb:   express in words

  Example: "Tell me what is bothering you"

• verb:   mark as different
• name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #19930)

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