Искать
to tell
01
рассказывать
to use words and give someone information
1.1
говорить
to make confidential information or a secret known
Пример
'I'm not telling.
She promised not to tell, but her guilty expression gave her away.
The children swore they wouldn’t tell, fearing the consequences if their prank was discovered.
1.2
рассказать
to use words in order to express or narrate something
Пример
He told a story about his childhood adventures.
They told jokes and made everyone laugh.
He asked his friend to tell him the truth about what happened.
Can you tell me if what he said is true or not?
1.3
сказать
to instruct or recommend someone to do a particular thing
Пример
He was told to turn off his phone during the movie.
She told her son to clean his room before watching TV.
She kept telling herself to stay focused on the task at hand.
Passengers are required to do as they are told by the flight attendants.
1.4
сказать
to provide information or facts about something in non-verbal ways
Пример
The chart tells us the sales performance of the company.
The label on the jar told us the ingredients of the product.
His facial expression told me that he was upset.
The map tells us how to get to the destination.
The speedometer tells you how fast you are driving.
02
определять
to realize or determine with confidence
2.1
различать
to be able to differentiate a person or thing from another
Пример
I can't tell the difference between these two shirts.
Can you tell which twin is which?
I can tell by the taste that this is a different brand of coffee.
Can you tell which song is the original and which is the cover?
03
сказываться
to have an effect that is noticeable, particularly a harmful one
Пример
She told her family about her exciting job offer.
She told her friend about the new restaurant in town.
Did he tell you about the new project?
Can you tell me about your vacation?
Why wasn't I told about the change in schedule?
