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tell vs verbalise

verbalise vs tell

tell and verbalise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tell No No Yes No
verbalise No No Yes No
As verbs, verbalise is a hypernym of tell; that is, verbalise is a word with a broader meaning than tell:
  • tell: express in words
  • verbalise: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Other hypernyms of tell include express, give tongue to, utter, verbalize.
tell (verb) verbalise (verb)
discern or comprehend convert into a verb
mark as different express in speech
let something be known be verbose
narrate or give a detailed account of articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
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 tell and verbalise

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