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What is the homonym for told?

The homonym for "told" is "tolled".

Told is the past tense of the verb "tell".

Tolled refers to the sound of a bell, especially when rung slowly and solemnly.

Here are some examples:

* Told: "She told me a story about her childhood."

* Tolled: "The church bells tolled for the fallen soldiers."

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