tell (on)

verb

Definition of tell (on)next
1
as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm

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2
as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tell (on)
  1. affect
  2. talk
  3. influence
  4. impress
  5. inform
  6. impact
  7. touch
  8. strike
Verb
  • Political stability is important because frequent changes in leadership or policies can affect investment security.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Can storing items near heat vents affect my energy bills?
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of affect
Verb
  • Silent and sly His TikToks involve no talking by him.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
  • While IndyStar does not have a reporter in Chicago this week, our colleagues at USA TODAY talked to some Hoosier delegates about that ...
    Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of talk
Verb
  • Immunity is influenced by many factors, some of which are within our control.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Our news judgments are made independently – not based on or influenced by donors or any revenue source.
    The Dial, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of influence
Verb
  • Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Steak Diane Ready to impress?
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • However, Apple’s willingness to shift on the fly impressed execs.
    Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of impress
Verb
  • The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.
    Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Finally, embrace professional development by attending workshops, earning certifications and staying informed about industry trends.
    Nikolaus Kimla, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of inform
Verb
  • In return, the state secured a new commitment from insurers to expand coverage, particularly in areas of the state impacted by wildfires.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • There are also gender-role stereotypes that impact people's understanding of how they are 'allowed' or expected to grieve and show emotion, based on what has been deemed 'acceptable' in society.
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of impact
Verb
  • The other guy touched the ball first, and there was a contact.
    Elias Burke, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Oftentimes, prompts might touch on sensitive topics, and an LLM should try to make as impartial an answer as possible.
    Margarita Simonova, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of touch
Verb
  • National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira says long-range tornadoes could strike some communities from the Texas-Louisiana border, northern and central Louisiana, and into parts of Mississippi.
    Kristin Wright, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The witness' comments, meanwhile, help shed some light on a tragedy that struck a community still reeling from the 2021 mass shooting at Oxford High School that left four students dead and seven other people injured, including a teacher.
    Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of strike
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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