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tell

Ngoại động từNội động từ

Số nhiều: tellsQuá khứ: toldPhân từ 2: toldV-ing: telling

This word carries a sense of direct transmission and authority. It is more active than say; while saying focuses on the words spoken, telling focuses on the delivery of a message or the imparting of knowledge to a specific recipient. It often implies a directional flow of information from a source to a target. In social contexts, it frequently appears in the context of revelation or confession, such as telling a lie or telling the truth. It also functions as a tool for discernment, where the ability to tell something apart suggests a keen eye for detail or an intuitive understanding of a situation.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"I will tell you the secret."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][doing]

"The boss told me to finish the report."

Nội động từ

To be able to perceive or recognize a difference.

"I can tell that you are nervous."

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