What is another word for told?

Common synonyms for told include tell, distinguish, differentiate, state, recite.

What is the opposite of told?

Antonyms of told include kept silent, concealed, silenced, withheld, unspoken.

Synonyms for

Told

Verb / təʊld / Another word for told — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to have communicated information or news to someone

Synonyms & similar words

tell distinguish differentiate state recite secernate say separate secern severalize severalise assure narrate order enjoin evidence recount informed notified advised instructed directed commanded ordered requested asked begged pleaded urged persuaded convinced assured guaranteed promised swore vouched testified

Synonyms by register

Formal

communicated informed articulated conveyed

Informal

said spoke let know filled in

Literary

related imparted narrated

Antonyms

kept silent concealed silenced withheld unspoken unrevealed

Common collocations

told the truth
told a story
told him/her
told me
told us
told them
told the time
told off

Word family

noun tale

verb tell

adjective telling

Usage note

The past tense of 'tell' is 'told'. Common mistakes include using 'told' with 'to' (e.g., 'told to me') when 'given to me' or 'sent to me' might be more appropriate depending on context.

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