tell of

Frequency: 6.99.4 per million words

to describe or give an account of something, often in a narrative style

telltell + PREPOSITION

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of

Examples (10)

  • No one had told her of the dangers.
  • The ancient legends tell of mythical beasts and brave heroes.
  • His diary entries vividly tell of his adventures in the Amazon rainforest.
  • The old sailor loved to tell of his voyages across the stormy seas.
  • Many poems tell of unrequited love and heartbreak.
  • The documentary sought to tell of the struggles faced by refugees.
  • Can you tell me of your experiences during the war?
  • The ruins silently tell of a glorious civilization that once thrived here.
  • He promised to tell of everything he witnessed at the secret meeting.
  • Her eyes seemed to tell of a deep sadness she couldn't express in words.