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be told of

VERB

hear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine discover find out gather learn pick up receive see understand

STRONG

apperceive ascertain catch descry glean tumble unearth

WEAK

be advised be informed be led to believe catch on get the picture get wind of get wise to have on good authority

Antonyms

STRONGEST

miss misunderstand overlook

WEAK

ignore

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Due to stand trial at the Old Bailey in London in February, it had been agreed by the judge beforehand that the jury would be told of Wright's previous convictions, which rarely happens.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

A Russian foreign ministry statement said Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darie was summoned to be told of the decision.

From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023

The Times reported its contract with the company requires the news outlet be told of such moves.

From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2021

“She would want the real story to be told of her and the ladies that came after her,” Hayes said.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2020

I would be told of in fairy tales myself.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

be told of

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