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Tell or Say

Which one is the correct sentence?

✓ Let me tell you about what I did last week.
✗ Let me say you about what I did last week.

✓ I say "Talk to you later!", but he doesn't respond.
✗ I tell "Talk to you later!", but he doesn't respond.

How to use tell correctly

Definition

The verb "tell" means to communicate facts.

Example

I tell him everyday that I love him.

The fact "I love you" is communicated to him everyday.

How to use say correctly

Definition

The verb "say" means to speak words.

Example

I say to him everyday, "I love you".

I speak those words everyday.

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