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TOLD

(noun, verb)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Told.

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Told - as a noun

A swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
william tell

Told - as a verb

Narrate or give a detailed account of

Example: "Tell what happened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
narratereciterecount
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

Example: "I said to him to go home"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enjoinordersay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
request
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Discern or comprehend

Example: "He could tell that she was unhappy"

Inform positively and with certainty and confidence

Example: "I tell you that man is a crook!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assure

Give evidence

Example: "He was telling on all his former colleague"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
evidence

Example Sentences

"She told her friend about the party."
"He told me that he won the lottery."
"They told us to be careful."
"I told him not to worry."
"She told her children to go to bed early."
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Word Game Points

Is TOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, told is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TOLD has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is TOLD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, told is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TOLD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is TOLD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, told is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TOLD has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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