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- pronunciation:
- rih
port
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a statement or story about something that has happened.
There was a report about the accident in the newspaper.- similar words:
- bulletin, statement
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| related words: |
article, description, essay, information, log, news, notice, paper, version |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
reports, reporting, reported |
| definition 1: |
to present information about something.
He reported the results of the research at the meeting.The soldier reported that they had hit the target.- similar words:
- announce, describe, record, state, tell, write
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| definition 2: |
to give someone's name or description to the police.
I reported the thief to the police.- similar words:
- accuse, charge, inform against
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| related words: |
give away, inform |
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| derivation: |
reportable (adj.) |
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