told (on)

verb

Definition of told (on)next
past tense of tell (on)
1
as in influenced
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm

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2
as in talked
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for told (on)
  1. influenced
  2. talked
  3. affected
  4. informed
  5. impressed
  6. impacted
  7. touched
  8. struck
Verb
  • Users will not see ads or sponsored links near their conversations, and the chatbot's answers will not be influenced by third-party product placements, Anthropic had said.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kusama’s art influenced the histories of minimalism, pop art, and performance art; more recently her large-scale installations single-handedly pioneered what is now referred to as experiential art.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of influenced
Verb
  • During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter reported in November 2024 that Cruise had talked to Paramount about a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR racing film.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of talked
Verb
  • German power infrastructure has previously been affected under similar circumstances.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Proceeds from the raffle will go to Heart Heroes, a nonprofit that supports children and families affected by congenital heart disease, and the Florida chapter of the Human Trafficking Foundation.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of affected
Verb
  • As she was being evaluated, a doctor informed her she had been flagged for receiving excessive pain medication prescriptions.
    — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • King Charles was informed of their move a few days before the announcement.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of informed
Verb
  • Her dedication impressed the American press so much that in 1943, a US postage stamp featuring the Luxembourg flag was issued.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The fact that both quarterbacks checked their ego at the door has impressed North Stars coach Rob Pomazak.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of impressed
Verb
  • According to officials, hypoxia has impacted up to half of the Long Island Sound’s waters each summer.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Beyoncé Knowles Carter is donating $200,000 to support relief efforts for those impacted by the recent floods in Indiana through her BeyGood Foundation.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of impacted
Verb
  • But her penchant for reckoning with the pain of the American underclass meant some of her songs touched on stories that contemporary country radio was reluctant to promote.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Parton, who died at the age of 80 on Tuesday, was widely loved and celebrated around the world and leaves behind a life that touched the lives of millions of Americans.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of touched
Verb
  • Iran says wedding struck Iranians were fearful that the new strikes signaled war could restart at full throttle.
    — Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An empty home was struck in May, but fortunately no one was inside.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of struck
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“Told (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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