point vs tell

point is a noun but tell is not a noun.

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

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

point (noun)	tell (noun)
sharp end
a wall socket
the gun muzzle's direction
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
an outstanding characteristic
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
a geometric element that has position but no extension
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
the object of an activity
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
a promontory extending out into a large body of water
one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
a V shape
a very small circular shape
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
an instant of time

point (verb)	tell (verb)
give a point to	discern or comprehend
repair the joints of bricks	mark as different
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively	let something be known
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle	narrate or give a detailed account of
be a signal for or a symptom of	give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
direct into a position for use	give evidence
be positionable in a specified manner	express in words
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal	inform positively and with certainty and confidence
mark with diacritics
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
sail close to the wind
be oriented