Say vs Tell: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: SAY or TELL

How to spell SAY?

SAY
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TELL
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SAYverb

have or contain a certain wording or form

SAYverb

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

SAYverb

express a supposition

SAYverb

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

SAYverb

report or maintain

SAYverb

express in words

SAYverb

communicate or express nonverbally

SAYverb

indicate

SAYverb

recite or repeat a fixed text

SAYverb

state as one's opinion or judgement; declare

SAYnoun

the chance to speak

SAYverb

utter aloud

TELLverb

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

TELLverb

give evidence

TELLverb

narrate or give a detailed account of

TELLverb

inform positively and with certainty and confidence

TELLverb

express in words

TELLnoun

a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)

TELLverb

mark as different

TELLverb

discern or comprehend

TELLverb

let something be known

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