tell

verb /tɛl/

Communicate information to someone.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "tell" include inform, notify, advise, report, communicate, explain. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "tell"

tell —

informnotifyadvisereportcommunicateexplaindescribe

Antonyms for "tell"

concealhide

Examples in context

  • Please tell the team what changed and why.
  • She told the board the launch would slip a week.
  • He told me he was leaving in October.
Usage note

Match the formality: inform (formal), notify (system), share (open), brief (concise).