telling
Pronunciation: [ˈtɛl.ɪŋ]
Word
Context: "communication"
(verb) to say or share information with someone. When you tell someone something, you are speaking to give them knowledge or news.
Example
She is telling her friend a funny story.
Example
He is not telling the truth about what happened.
Example
What are you telling your parents about your day?
Context: "storytelling"
(noun) the act of saying a story or information to others. Telling can be about sharing events, tales, or messages.
Example
Her telling of the fairy tale was captivating and made everyone laugh.
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His telling of the story was so boring that everyone fell asleep.
Example
What do you think makes a good telling of a story?
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