Tell of

verb

To talk or write about a particular subject or event.

The ancient cave paintings tell of a time when giant beasts roamed the earth.
Visual representation of "tell of" - To talk or write about a particular subject or event

Often appears as...

  • tell of a story
  • tell of an event
verb

To indicate or suggest something.

His flushed face and rapid breathing told of an intense workout.
Visual representation of "tell of" - To indicate or suggest something

Often appears as...

  • tell of a change
  • tell of a problem
verb

To talk or write about a particular subject or event.

The ancient cave paintings tell of a time when giant beasts roamed the earth.
Visual representation of "tell of" - To talk or write about a particular subject or event

Often appears as...

  • tell of a story
  • tell of an event
verb

To indicate or suggest something.

His flushed face and rapid breathing told of an intense workout.
Visual representation of "tell of" - To indicate or suggest something

Often appears as...

  • tell of a change
  • tell of a problem
Definition 1 of 2
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Narrative Clue

Used to give insights about historical periods or important events in storytelling.

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Legends tell of a great warrior who saved the kingdom.
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Cultural Details

Frequently appears in texts that intend to introduce cultural or mythical elements.

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The old songs tell of lost civilizations and ancient wisdom.
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Setting Introduction

It can set the scene in a book or movie, often found at the beginning.

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The narrator began to tell of the world before technology took over.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Narrative Clue

Used to give insights about historical periods or important events in storytelling.

Illustration for Narrative Clue
Legends tell of a great warrior who saved the kingdom.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Details

Frequently appears in texts that intend to introduce cultural or mythical elements.

Illustration for Cultural Details
The old songs tell of lost civilizations and ancient wisdom.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Setting Introduction

It can set the scene in a book or movie, often found at the beginning.

Illustration for Setting Introduction
The narrator began to tell of the world before technology took over.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Narrative Clue

Used to give insights about historical periods or important events in storytelling.

Illustration for Narrative Clue
Legends tell of a great warrior who saved the kingdom.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Details

Frequently appears in texts that intend to introduce cultural or mythical elements.

Illustration for Cultural Details
The old songs tell of lost civilizations and ancient wisdom.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Setting Introduction

It can set the scene in a book or movie, often found at the beginning.

Illustration for Setting Introduction
The narrator began to tell of the world before technology took over.
Visual representation of the word "Tell of"

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