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relate vs tell

tell vs relate

relate and tell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relate No No Yes No
tell No No Yes No
As verbs, tell is a hypernym of relate; that is, tell is a word with a broader meaning than relate:
  • relate: give an account of; narrate
  • tell: narrate or give a detailed account of
Other hypernyms of relate include narrate, recite, recount.
relate (verb) tell (verb)
make a logical or causal connection discern or comprehend
give an account of; narrate mark as different
have or establish a relationship to let something be known
be relevant to narrate or give a detailed account of
be in a relationship with give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
give evidence
express in words
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
Difference between relate and tell

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