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will tell vs will to tell

The correct phrase is "will tell." The phrase "will to tell" is not grammatically correct in English. The verb "tell" should be used without the preposition "to" after the modal verb "will."

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 778 views

will tell

Correct. This is the appropriate form of the future tense of the verb "tell."

Use "will tell" to express future actions or intentions involving the verb "tell."

Examples:

  • I will tell her about the meeting tomorrow.
  • He will tell us the results later.
  • She will tell you the truth eventually.
  • They will tell the story at the party.
  • We will tell them the news when they arrive.
  • So I will tell you what happened...
  • And I will tell Roger we had lunch.
  • This will tell you where the time-stream intersects this region of space.
  • Eloise Hawking will tell you exactly how to come back.
  • You will tell Jackson the wedding is off.
  • You will tell me what we're stealing this time.
  • Don't move, Or I will tell heather.
  • If you harm that boy, I will tell everyone.
  • I will tell them to call you.
  • I will tell Captain von Trapp to expect you tomorrow.
  • I will tell my mother the truth.
  • So I will tell him that I picked you.
  • Your primordial brain will tell you to breathe in.
  • And I will tell my friends embarrassing things.
  • I will tell Moscow the truth when I get back.
  • Any doctor will tell you to quit smoking.
  • I will tell you more about Japan.
  • I will tell the woman what I know.
  • I will tell him so when he comes back.
  • He will tell your husband about us.

will to tell

Incorrect. The preposition "to" should not be used after the modal verb "will" when followed by a verb like "tell."

  • And even if I will to tell her.
  • House, you should tell me where it is now, because you won't have the will to tell me in two hours.
  • If the wine has had any effect, it has been to strengthen my will to tell you I love you!
  • I will return to tell him That you are arranged.
  • If you survive... it will be to tell this story.
  • I will cease to tell the truth.
  • He will return to tell you how he wept.
  • He will have to tell me who the murderer is.
  • My painting will have to tell many stories.
  • You will swear to tell the truth about everything you are asked.
  • Of course, you will have to tell your... friends that you're now unavailable.
  • I know it's difficult, and this is a delicate thing, but you will have to tell everyone you've been with.
  • We will have to tell both of them what we think about this budgetary and economic issue.
  • But you will have to tell them at some time.
  • I will have to tell the boss, that you work on a private project.
  • Hopefully, by the time we talk to Dom's parents, it will be to tell them that he's been found safe and sound.
  • And you will swear to tell your father that I had nothing to do with your maiming.
  • Hopefully, by the time we talk to Dom's parents, it will be to tell them that he's been found safe and sound.
  • So to our Tsaritsa fair All of us will repair To tell her of the cruel fate That for her now lies in wait.
  • I'm sure she will... to tell my supervisor I violated the one rule that they have.

Alternatives:

  • will tell

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