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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


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"It's not too late," Mike Barrett, chief scientific adviser at WWF-UK, told the BBC.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The European Commission told AFP that "the fight against corruption is a key element for a country to be able to join the EU" after praising Albania's "tangible progress" in a report last year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar, known for his intense performances and distinct dialogue delivery, has died at the age of 75 in Goa, his son Malhar told BBC Marathi.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Genetic diseases and cancers have been rising in the region for years, environmental experts told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

I told Jillian about the Tribal Youth Council debates and the research our adviser made us do to support whatever side we were on.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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