Deliver an anecdote. In a formal setting, delivering an anecdote is a more refined way of telling a story. An anecdote is usually a short and interesting story about a real incident or person. It can be used to illustrate a point, make an argument more persuasive, or just add some color to a speech or presentation.
Recount an incident. This phrase is often used when you are formally sharing details about an event that has occurred. It gives a sense of orderliness and seriousness as you are carefully going through the events and details of what happened, much like how one would do in a business report or an academic discussion when using a story to support an idea.
Pre - history. In a formal discussion, especially when analyzing historical events or characters, pre - history can be used to mean back story. It refers to the events and circumstances that happened before the main event or situation under consideration.
Depicts. In a formal writing or speech, we can use 'depicts' instead of 'tells the story'. For example, a historical research paper may depict the events of a certain era, which is like telling the story of that time in a more academic and formal way.
Depict events. In a business presentation about past projects, you can depict events that took place during the project's lifecycle. This is a way to tell the story of the project in a more professional and organized manner.
In a formal setting, 'depicts the story' can be used.
In a formal setting, 'portray' can be used instead of 'tell a story'. When you portray a story, you are presenting it in a more sophisticated and detailed manner. For example, in a historical research paper, you might portray the events of a particular era as a story to make it more engaging for the readers. It gives a sense of carefully crafted presentation.
In a formal context, 'recounting an account' can be used. It gives the idea of carefully and accurately telling the story as if it were an official account. For instance, in a historical research paper, one might recount an account of an event from the past. It implies a certain level of seriousness and precision in the way the story is being told.
Narrate the identical account.
Spin a yarn. This phrase often implies that you are creating or telling a story in a somewhat creative or perhaps even fictional way. It gives the idea that you are weaving together different elements to form a narrative, much like spinning fibers together to make a yarn.
A chronicle of triumph.
Love's chronicle. Just like a chronicle records historical events, a 'love's chronicle' can be seen as a record of the events in a love relationship, in a rather poetic and grand way.