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- pronunciation:
- rih
port
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, 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.After jumping in and testing the temperature of the water herself, she reported that it was perfect for swimming.- 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.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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