tell vs compare

tell is not a noun while compare is a noun.

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

tell (noun)	compare (noun)
	qualities that are comparable

tell (verb)	compare (verb)
discern or comprehend	examine and note the similarities or differences of
mark as different	consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
let something be known	to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb
narrate or give a detailed account of	be comparable
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
give evidence
express in words
inform positively and with certainty and confidence