tell

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

give evidence

“he was telling on all his former colleague”

narrate or give a detailed account of

inform positively and with certainty and confidence

“I tell you that man is a crook!”

express in words

“tell me what is bothering you”

a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)

mark as different

discern or comprehend

“He could tell that she was unhappy”

let something be known