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- pronunciation:
- rih
port
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a statement or account of something, usu. detailed.
I did a good deal of research on the subject and then wrote up my report.The report on India included some interesting statistics.Did you hear the news report last night?- similar words:
- account, bulletin, pop, proceeding, statement, study
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| definition 2: |
an account of something that is widely circulated.
We were alarmed by reports of break-ins in the neighborhood.- synonyms:
- news
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| definition 3: |
an account of a person's performance, esp. a student's grades.
Her hard work was reflected in her grade report. |
| definition 4: |
a loud or explosive noise.
We heard the report of a rifle in the distance.- synonyms:
- bang, blast, crack, noise, sound
- similar words:
- pop
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| related words: |
advisory, article, boom, clap, communication, communiqué, critique, description, dossier, essay, information, leak, log, narrative, news, note, notice, observation, paper, tidings, version, word |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
reports, reporting, reported |
| definition 1: |
to present an official account or statement of.
The detective reported the results of his investigation.The Times reported the story last week.- synonyms:
- relate
- similar words:
- announce, chronicle, delineate, describe, detail, disclose, record, recount, reveal, state, tell, write, write up
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| definition 2: |
to write or give an account of for publication or distribution.
This channel reports the news twenty-four hours a day.- synonyms:
- print, publish
- similar words:
- cover, write, write up
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| definition 3: |
to tell; relate.
After the surgery, the doctor reported the good news to the waiting relatives.The man reported to the police that he'd seen someone enter the building.[verb + to smby/smth + object
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After jumping in and testing the temperature of the water herself, she reported that it was perfect for swimming.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- relate, state, tell
- similar words:
- cover, describe, detail, divulge, narrate, recount, rehearse, repeat, say
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| definition 4: |
to state the occurrence or presence of.
A neighbor reported hearing a very loud noise around eleven o'clock.[verb + gerund
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A witness reported an accident occurring around ten a.m.I've reported the problem to the landlord numerous times.Some people reported a bear in the neighborhood over the weekend. |
| definition 5: |
to make a charge or complaint against.
A neighbor reported the thief to the police.The professor reported his colleague as a spy.- similar words:
- accuse, charge, denounce, inform against, tattle on
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| related words: |
advise, apprise, give away, inform, log, publish, recite, rumor, say |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to prepare and present an account of something.
When she's gathered all the details about it, she'll report to us.- synonyms:
- tell
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| definition 2: |
to function as a newspaper reporter.
He's been reporting for the Times for several years now.- similar words:
- investigate, write
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| definition 3: |
to present oneself.
She reported for work two hours early.The soldiers reported for duty.- synonyms:
- show up
- similar words:
- appear, arrive, check in, present oneself
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| related words: |
inform, narrate, publish |
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| derivation: |
reportable (adj.) |
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