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  • past tense form of tell.
  • past participle of tell.
Definitions

told

[tohld] / toʊld /


ADJECTIVE
explained
Synonyms
STRONG






ADJECTIVE
professed
Synonyms




ADJECTIVE
stated
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


ADJECTIVE
warned
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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"Told me I need to get on the glass, offensive glass especially, and just use my ability, size, strength, athleticism, to make an impact on the offensive glass," Anunoby said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

DJ Maia Beth, from Washington, was first on the main stage, getting the audience revved up with a set of "happy anthems" including The Killers' Somebody Told Me and Rihanna's We Found Love.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Told there was video showing him do it, Wolf’s story changed, Sadeh said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Told largely through footage filmed by the hundreds of terrified villagers who gathered below, the film showcases how the ubiquity of the cellphone and connections to social media affect the way that events unfold.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

“Flattered him. Told him the conditioning would help me win another hoops championship. Told him the basketball coach didn’t agree. Said ‘Fencing is a waste.’”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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