tell of
phrasal verb
told of; telling of; tells of
formal + literary
1
: to be evidence of (something) : to indicate
Her smile told of her good news.
His rough hands tell of a hard life.
2
: to describe (something) : to make the details of (something) known
The article tells of her Arctic journey.
3
: to talk to (someone) about (something)
He told us of his plans to move to the city.
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An action romantic comedy, Survival List tells of a highbrow reality TV producer named Annie who, against her wishes, is assigned to a new show hosted by a famous survival expert, Chopper Lane.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
But people in the park were then told of a boil water advisory by email, rather than the in-person method best suited for smaller developments, residents and Lowder said.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2025
Baldwin said he has been told of some farmers who have spent hundreds and even thousands of dollars per acre on rat control over the last year.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
The Athletic has spoken to Obeid’s friends, family, team-mates, and witnesses about his death in an attempt to answer those questions and tell of his life.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
But people in the park were then told of a boil water advisory by email, rather than the in-person method best suited for smaller developments, residents and Lowder said.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2025
Baldwin said he has been told of some farmers who have spent hundreds and even thousands of dollars per acre on rat control over the last year.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
The Athletic has spoken to Obeid’s friends, family, team-mates, and witnesses about his death in an attempt to answer those questions and tell of his life.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
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“Tell of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tell%20of. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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