How Do You Spell RETOLD?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪtˈə͡ʊld] (IPA)

Retold is a past tense form of the verb "tell", which means to communicate something to somebody. The spelling of "retold" follows the phonetic rules of English. It is pronounced as /rɪˈtoʊld/, with the stress on the first syllable. The first three letters "ret" are pronounced with a short "i" sound, as in "sit". The ending "old" is pronounced with a long "o" sound, as in "cold". "Retold" is a simple and straightforward word that can be easily understood and spelled.

RETOLD Meaning and Definition

1. Retold is the past participle form of the verb "retell," which refers to the act of recounting a story, narrative, or event in a different way, often with some modifications or alterations. It involves giving a fresh or revised version of a previously told tale or account. When something is retold, the original story or information is revisited and shared with others in a way that might differ from the original telling.

   The process of retelling can involve changing the perspective, rearranging the sequence of events, or adding additional details or interpretations. It can be done orally or in written form, aiming to convey a story to a new audience or to present a familiar story in a different light. Retelling can also be a means of adapting a story from a different time or culture, making it more accessible or relatable to contemporary contexts.

   Retold stories often carry the creativity and personal touch of the reteller, as they have the opportunity to infuse their own thoughts, emotions, and ideas into the narrative. This act of retelling can also serve as a means of preserving cultural and historical narratives, ensuring their transmission to future generations. Whether in the form of folklore, mythology, legends, or historical events, retelling allows stories to be passed down through generations, reshaping and reimagining them in new and compelling ways.

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   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RETOLD

• itold
• retel
• retiled
• reynold
• rtoad
• redord
• returd
• ronold
• rtold
• retal
• rebuld
• realld
• ttold
• rtole
• retoled
• reterd
• retale
• reold
• setald
• reted
• retly
• reald
• teold
• reuild
• retil
• petood
• relold
• reteld
• reculd
• retols
• retole
• reetold
• retoold
• betold
• Ratold
• setoud
• rerol
• evold
• retools
• aegold
• Rotolo
• Sezold
• neteld
• Rejoltd
• Retoded
• Retosde
• Lrerold
• Retoce
• Reetols
• retoule
• retoele
• reltold
• retould
• retoulde
• restild
• Renoud
• Rejild

Etymology of RETOLD

The word "retold" is formed by combining the prefix "re-" and the verb "told".

The prefix "re-" is derived from the Latin word "re", meaning "again" or "back". It carries the connotation of repetition or reiteration.

The verb "told" comes from the Old English word "tellan", which originally meant "to count" or "to reckon". Over time, its meaning expanded to include conveying information, narrating a story, or giving an account.

Therefore, "retold" can be understood as a compound word, indicating that something has been told or narrated again, often with some modification or in a different manner.

Similar spelling word for RETOLD

• red alder.

Conjugate verb Retold

CONDITIONAL

I would retold

you would retold

he/she/it would retold

we would retold

they would retold

I would retell

we would retell

you would retell

he/she/it would retell

they would retell

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be retelling

you would be retelling

he/she/it would be retelling

we would be retelling

they would be retelling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have retold

you would have retold

he/she/it would have retold

we would have retold

they would have retold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been retelling

you would have been retelling

he/she/it would have been retelling

we would have been retelling

they would have been retelling

FUTURE

I will retell

you will retell

he/she/it will retell

we will retell

they will retell

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be retelling

you will be retelling

he/she/it will be retelling

we will be retelling

they will be retelling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have retold

you will have retold

he/she/it will have retold

we will have retold

they will have retold

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been retelling

you will have been retelling

he/she/it will have been retelling

we will have been retelling

they will have been retelling

IMPERATIVE

you retell

we let´s retell

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to retell

PAST

I retold

you retold

he/she/it retold

we retold

they retold

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was retelling

you were retelling

he/she/it was retelling

we were retelling

they were retelling

PAST PARTICIPLE

retold

PAST PERFECT

I had retold

you had retold

he/she/it had retold

we had retold

they had retold

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been retelling

you had been retelling

he/she/it had been retelling

we had been retelling

they had been retelling

PRESENT

I retell

you retell

he/she/it retells

we retell

they retell

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am retelling

you are retelling

he/she/it is retelling

we are retelling

they are retelling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

retelling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have retold

you have retold

he/she/it has retold

we have retold

they have retold

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been retelling

you have been retelling

he/she/it has been retelling

we have been retelling

they have been retelling