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tell from

VERB

distinguish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze categorize characterize determine differentiate discriminate divide figure out identify know qualify recognize separate

STRONG

ascertain classify collate decide demarcate diagnose estimate extricate finger individualize individuate judge label mark name part pinpoint place select sift signalize singularize specify spot tag

WEAK

determinate diagnosticate make out mark off set apart set off single out sort out tell apart tell between

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow combine confuse connect join link miss misunderstand mix up unite

STRONG

ignore lose overlook

VERB

individualize

Synonyms

STRONG

analyze ascertain categorize characterize classify collate decide demarcate determine diagnose differentiate discriminate divide estimate extricate finger identify individuate judge know label mark name part pinpoint place qualify recognize select separate sift signalize singularize specify spot tag

WEAK

determinate diagnosticate figure out make out mark off set apart set off single out sort out tell apart tell between

Antonyms

STRONG

allow combine confuse connect disarrange forget hesitate ignore join link lose miss misunderstand mix up overlook unite

Example Sentences

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“I could tell from the beginning he wasn’t interested in getting to know me,” said Ed.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Soup to nuts: This phrase is a non-value-add in most cases as we can tell from the context of the statement something is being looked at or redone completely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

It’s too soon to tell from our vantage point, though opportunities across well-established software companies are likely emerging for those who can stomach the volatility,” Saglimbene wrote.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

You could tell from the emotion in his final answer as interim boss.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

As children they claimed to be able to tell from across the far side of the park whenever their mother had a migraine by a certain darkening at the windows.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

tell from

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