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
  • In the past, the state's transportation and electricity infrastructure has been severely affected by extreme cold events.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Presley and Carter appreciated the culture and were affected by the music of their African American friends and neighbors such as church services filled with emotional gospel music.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of affect
Verb
  • Foligno understands players can talk to the NHLPA and league about stiffer penalties.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The ordeal worsened her already severe illness, leaving her virtually unable to eat, move, or talk for days after.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of talk
Verb
  • Researchers accounted for factors that could influence the results, such as sleep duration, physical activity levels, smoking status, and diet quality.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Since Swift first showed support for the Chiefs, she's dramatically influenced the team's demographic, in addition to the NFL's audience as a whole.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of influence
Verb
  • Crews is set to make a bigger impact in NASCAR this season, having already impressed in the ARCA Menards Series.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Carl Carl is blind but has no problem playing football and is ready to impress on Team Fluff.
    Staff Author, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of impress
Verb
  • Morningstar informs us that the SPDR Bloomberg High Yield fund has averaged a total return (coupons plus price changes) of 5.1% a year, three points better than the return on the Vanguard all-purpose fund that owns only higher quality debt.
    William Baldwin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • For democracies like India and the United States, these tools can be transformative in informing citizens and safeguarding public discourse.
    Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of inform
Verb
  • Organizers said recovery initiatives will aid students, school employees and families impacted by the wildfires that ravaged L.A. earlier this month.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Due date for individuals and businesses impacted by recent terrorist attacks in Israel.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of impact
Verb
  • As He's Banned CCTV Captures What Dog Does for the First Time—Rest of the Pack Is Confused Kai's incredible rescue quickly touched people's hearts, bringing in more than 6 million views and 808,200 likes on TikTok.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • On Monday, the 10 -year Treasury yield — used to price mortgages, credit cards and auto loans — touched its highest level going back to November 2023 , heading toward the key 5% level that could further pressure an already fragile market.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of touch
Verb
  • The video struck a chord with many gaining millions of views on the app.
    Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Meta struck a multiyear deal with Reuters last year.
    Sara Fischer, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of strike
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tell (on)

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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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