Tell (verb)

1. Give information or instructions about something to (someone).
2. Relate or give an account of (a story, event, or situation).
3. Reveal or betray (a secret or something that is not immediately obvious).
4. Identify or recognize (someone or something).
5. Have a visible effect on; be discernible in.

Origin:

Old english tellan, of germanic origin; related to dutch tellen and german zählen.

Examples:

1. Can you tell me the time?
2. He told me a story about his childhood.
3. His face tells the story of his life.
4. She told me a secret.
5. I can tell that he's tired.