told

[ tohld ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of tell ¹.

told

/ təʊld /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of tell 1

adjective

1. See all told

Other Words From

• well-told adjective

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. all told, counting everyone or everything; in all:

   There were 50 guests all told.

More idioms and phrases containing told

see all told ; I told you so ; little bird told me . also see under tell .

Example Sentences

Before I started shooting, she told me to just have a really good time, have fun and do whatever I need.

From Los Angeles Times

The 64-year-widow and optometrist applied for the show after her sister-in-law told her about it.

From Los Angeles Times

She asked her older brother for advice on what to do with her life, and he told her to “find the intersection of what you love and what you’re good at.”

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, they’re filled with irritation at being told that embracing any traditional notions of masculinity and femininity marks them as insecure, infuriated misogynists.

From Salon

The Prime Minister told reporters that "at the moment" there are no moves to establish official UK government accounts or a personal one in his name.

From BBC

Related Words

• declared
• disclosed
• issued
• released
• reported