report

²report

verb

Definition of REPORT

transitive verb

1

a : to give an account of : relate b : to describe as being in a specified state <reported him much improved>

2

a : to serve as carrier of (a message) b : to relate the words or sense of (something said) c : to make a written record or summary of d (1) : to watch for and write about the newsworthy aspects or developments of : cover (2) : to prepare or present an account of for broadcast

3

a (1) : to give a formal or official account or statement of <the treasurer reported a balance of ten dollars> (2) : to return or present (a matter referred for consideration) with conclusions or recommendations b : to announce or relate as the result of investigation <reported no sign of disease> c : to announce the presence, arrival, or sighting of d : to make known to the proper authorities <report a fire> e : to make a charge of misconduct against

intransitive verb

1

a : to give an account : tell b : to present oneself <reported to the front desk> c : to account for oneself <reported sick on Friday> d : to work as a subordinate <reports to the vice president>

2

: to make, issue, or submit a report

3

: to act in the capacity of a reporter

Examples of REPORT

1. The murder was reported in the national news.
2. Several TV stations are reporting that the police are close to making an arrest.
3. Their job is to report the news accurately and fairly.
4. He was asked to report the details of the meeting.
5. Tomorrow the committee will report its findings on air pollution.
6. The doctor reported some improvement in her condition.

First Known Use of REPORT

14th century

Related to REPORT

Synonyms: chart, chronicle, describe, narrate, recite, recount, rehearse, relate, tell

Related Words: deliver, give, reel off, state, utter, voice; detail, enumerate, itemize, particularize; bare, disclose, divulge, expose, let on (about), reveal; delineate, depict, express, render, sketch

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