Pronunciation: /hæv ə ˈstɔːri tə tɛl/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 I have a story to tell about my first day of school.
A2 She has a story to tell about her trip to Paris.
B1 The old man at the park always has a story to tell.
B2 The author has a story to tell that will captivate readers.
C1 The politician always has a story to tell to sway public opinion.
C2 The historian has a story to tell that will change the way we view the past.
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 I have a story to tell about my cat.
A2 She always has a story to tell about her travels.
B1 The old man had a story to tell about his time in the war.
B2 The author always has a story to tell during book signings.
C1 The historian had a story to tell about the ancient civilization.
C2 The astronaut has a story to tell about his experiences in space.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 I have a story to tell about my trip to the zoo.
A2 She has a story to tell about her first day at school.
B1 The old man at the park always has a story to tell about his time in the war.
B2 After years of traveling, she has a story to tell that will captivate anyone who listens.
C1 As a seasoned journalist, he always has a story to tell that keeps his readers engaged.
C2 The famous author has a story to tell that will leave a lasting impact on anyone who reads it.
article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun
A1 I have a story to tell about my first day of school.
A2 She always seems to have a story to tell whenever we meet up.
B1 The old man sitting on the park bench appeared to have a story to tell.
B2 As a journalist, I always have a story to tell from my latest assignment.
C1 After years of traveling the world, I have a story to tell that will captivate any audience.
C2 The author's latest novel is said to have a story to tell that will leave readers speechless.
formal Each individual we meet may have a story to tell that can offer valuable insights into their experiences.
informal You never know, everyone you come across might have a story to tell that will surprise you.
slang Dude, I bet that old man at the park totally has a story to tell about his wild youth.
figurative The ancient ruins seem to have a story to tell, whispering secrets of the past to those who listen closely.
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