The past tense and past participle of the verb 'tell', meaning to communicate information, a story, or a message to someone. verb
She told him the news about the promotion.
He told a fascinating story about his travels.
To have given an account or narrative of something. verb
The legend was told by the elders of the village.
The story has been told for generations.
To have instructed or directed someone to do something. verb
I told her to be careful with the glassware.
He told them to wait outside until he returned.