The phrase "wert told of" is a formal way of saying that someone was informed or given knowledge about something. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase, such as "received word," "got wind of," "heard about," "learned of," and "was notified." Depending on the context, other phrases like "was apprised of," "was made aware of," "was briefed on," and "was updated on" can also be used. Using synonyms is an effective way to keep the language varied and interesting, while still conveying the same meaning.