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
  • As General Partner of Goddess Gaia Ventures, we are dedicated to investing in start-ups that address health issues that affect women disproportionately, solely or differently.
    Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Additionally, any fresh produce in the salad will be affected.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of affect
Verb
  • In this week's episode of Truly Texan, Doggett talks in-depth about her experience with multiple sclerosis as well as what is was like to be a patient for once.
    Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Arizona Republic Glendale police arrested two men suspected of following a man who withdrew $50,000 in cash to buy a truck before the money was grabbed from the car while the man was talking with the seller.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of talk
Verb
  • Expedite The Process With A Good Cultural Fit The target's culture can influence the outcome of a merger and acquisition and the speed of realizing value.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Cortisol plays a crucial role in the body’s response to stress, influencing various physiological functions, including metabolism, immune response and mood regulation.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of influence
Verb
  • This indoor security camera impressed us with its 360-degree views, two-way audio, and night vision.
    Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
  • In the not-so-distant past, marketing teams spent countless hours crafting pitch decks, carefully designing each slide to impress potential clients.
    Ravi Laudya, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of impress
Verb
  • Lawyers for both sides on Thursday informed the court of a deal to resolve the case.
    Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
  • These website pop-ups inform users about data collection, offering options to accept or reject cookies.
    Ian Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of inform
Verb
  • Crookes And Jackson Stretching from the Rift Valley to the slopes of Mount Kenya, the vast Laikipia Plateau is a compelling alternative to the Masai Mara—where overcrowding can impact the wilderness experience, especially during the peak of the migration.
    Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Facebook's stock price was not impacted after Cambridge Analytica's misuse of user data was revealed in 2015.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of impact
Verb
  • Being with those Colin touched, hearing their memories of him and sharing my own gave us all solace.
    Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The other bird, the mate, hovered close and the thought of its pain at watching the death of a loved one touched me deeply and tears welled in my eyes.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of touch
Verb
  • Alwan’s brother Dany, who lives next door, was home when the missile struck.
    Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Production was also held up due to last year’s SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
    Michaela Zee, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of strike
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tell (on)

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