Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with tale in American Collocation
tale
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
sad
It is a tragic tale of love and grief.
strange or unusual
Strange tales are told about this awe-inspiring mountain.
upsetting or frightening
This is a chilling tale of suspense and betrayal surrounding the gruesome murders at a school.
funny
It is a darkly humorous tale packed full of unexpected twists and turns.
exciting and interesting
‘The Probability’ is a gripping tale of chance, fate, and gambling.
making you feel happy or sympathetic
The film is a heart-warming tale of adventure and hope.
mysterious and attractive
This magical tale of friendship, kindness, and generosity is told using story-telling, music, and puppetry.
having a moral
The last section includes several moral tales and fables.
old or traditional
She begins by retelling a traditional Japanese folk tale.
tell a tale
A story-teller will recount traditional Indian tales with elephant themes.
invent a tale
The author weaves a tale that is both engrossing and horrific.
read or write a tale
Carroll wrote a modern fairy tale that follows the adventures of a little girl called Alice.
put a tale in a particular time or place
Verne sets his tale in 1885.