give vs tell

give is a noun but tell is not a noun.

give and tell both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
give	Yes	No	Yes	No
tell	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, tell is a hypernym of give; that is, tell is a word with a broader meaning than give:

give: convey or reveal information
tell: express in words

Other hypernyms of give include say, state.

As verbs, tell is a hypernym of give; that is, tell is a word with a broader meaning than give:

give: transmit (knowledge or skills)
tell: let something be known

give (noun)	tell (noun)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

give (verb)	tell (verb)
proffer (a body part)	discern or comprehend
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man	mark as different
occur	let something be known
estimate the duration or outcome of something	narrate or give a detailed account of
dedicate	give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	give evidence
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow	express in words
bestow	inform positively and with certainty and confidence
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
allow to have or take
manifest or show
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver

give vs tell

give is a noun but tell is not a noun.

give and tell both are verbs.

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Words related to "tell"