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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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“I know what he wants to do,” President Donald Trump told reporters en route to an event in Michigan.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

“Our hearts go out to Eric Bieniemy and his family. Thoughts and prayers are with them,” Reid told reporters.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Cherneff: One letter that really stuck with me was written by a woman named Lucy Lee, who described being freed and immediately being told that her children could not go with her.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

"It's unlikely to be before four weeks, in any event," she told the defendant.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

“Cookie told me you’re a gifted cellist. And that classical music is your passion.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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