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told

[tohld] / toʊld /


ADJECTIVE
explained
Synonyms
STRONG






ADJECTIVE
professed
Synonyms




ADJECTIVE
stated
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


ADJECTIVE
warned
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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But Boon said: "Even if we were there five hours before, we weren't told the gate number until about 90 mins before, so there was nothing we could have done."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

We had discussed this before, and I told him I thought that was a good idea.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

When they were told their flight had left, she said EasyJet representatives then "left us to fend for ourselves".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

If his instincts told him to step back, trust them.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“But I’ve told stories in front of people. That’s kind of what Elders do well.”

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