Is told a transitive or intransitive verb?

The verb "told" can be both transitive and intransitive, depending on its use in a sentence.

Transitive: When "told" is used with a direct object, it is transitive.

* Example: "She told him the story." (The direct object is "the story").

Intransitive: When "told" is used without a direct object, it is intransitive.

* Example: "He told on his friend." (The verb is used in the sense of "inform" or "betray," and there is no direct object)

To determine if "told" is transitive or intransitive in a particular sentence, look for a direct object that receives the action of the verb.