tells
Aussprache: [tɛlz]
Kontext: „communication“
(verb) to say something to someone or to give them information. When you tell someone a story, you are sharing the story with them using your words.
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She tells me interesting stories about her travels.
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He doesn't tell me anything about his plans.
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What did your teacher tell you about the homework?
Kontext: „disclosure“
(verb) to inform someone about a fact or piece of information. This can mean sharing secrets or important news with someone.
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He tells his best friend all of his secrets.
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She never tells anyone her private thoughts.
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How often do you tell your family about your day?
Kontext: „instruction“
(verb) to give someone directions or instructions. When you tell someone how to do something, you are explaining the steps they need to follow.
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The coach tells the players what they need to do during the game.
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He didn't tell me how to fix the broken toy.
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Can you tell me how to get to the library?
Kontext: „narration“
(verb) to narrate or relate a story to someone. When you tell a story, you are describing events and characters through your words.
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My grandmother tells me bedtime stories every night.
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He didn’t tell the story very well, so no one understood it.
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What story did you tell at the party?