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tell vs observe

observe vs tell

tell and observe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tell No No Yes No
observe No No Yes No
As verbs, observe is a hyponym of tell; that is, observe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tell:
  • tell: express in words
  • observe: make mention of
Other hyponyms of tell include lay out, present, represent, misstate, answer, reply, respond, introduce, precede, preface, premise, announce, declare, articulate, enunciate, vocalise, vocalize, get out, declare, declare, mention, note, remark, add, append, supply, explain, give, sum, sum up, summarise, summarize.
tell (verb) observe (verb)
discern or comprehend stick to correctly or closely
mark as different make mention of
let something be known watch attentively
narrate or give a detailed account of observe with care or pay close attention to
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
give evidence follow with the eyes or the mind
express in words show respect towards
inform positively and with certainty and confidence behave as expected during of holidays or rites
conform one's action or practice to
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