Meaning

1. to tell, to narrate (to present a series of events using words) [with dative ‘to whom’]
2. to back, to side with [with za (+ instrumental) ‘someone/something’],
3. (obsolete) to inform, to tell, to announce
4. (obsolete) to announce an animal's location by barking
5. to bode
6. to warn the interested party verbally of a request or proceeding taking place within a specified period
7. to reply
8. to justify (to explain actions or intentions so as to gain the approval of someone) [with dative ‘to whom’]
9. to announce one's arrival or departure
10. to tell about oneself
11. to speak one's mind, to express one's opinion
12. to institute