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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

Example Sentences

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Emma Parry Clements, his great niece, said stories would be told of her great uncle at family tea times.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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 1988 law stipulates that juries should not be told of the $350,000 limitation and that if a jury returns a verdict over that limit, the judge will reduce it, according to court records.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2023

Generally, a case worker is supposed to contact a child’s family within 24 hours of getting a complaint that is deemed credible; neighbors would not necessarily be told of such a visit.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2021

There had been ongoing communication between that place and Village for years; now they must be told of the new ruling.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

be told of

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