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Report

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈpɔːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈpɔːrt/"]/

Meaning of Report

a written or spoken account of an event, especially one that is published or broadcast

In simple words: A written or spoken account of something.

Report in a sentence

• The teacher asked us to write a report on our summer vacation.
• He submitted his report to the manager yesterday.
• In the news report, they discussed the weather changes.
• The police will report any suspicious activity in the area.
• I received a report that the meeting has been canceled.
• Please report any problems you find with the software.
• He requested a report on the project's progress next week.
• The news report featured an interview with the local mayor.

How to use Report

Use 'report' in formal contexts like school or work. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing news or events.

Grammar pattern

report + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'report' as a 're-port' of information, like 're-sending' your findings.

Related words

Collocations with Report

• groundbreaking
• important
• influential
• deliver
• give somebody
• make
• be based on something
• address something
• concern something
• author
• writer
• writing
• according to a/​the report
• amid reports
• in a/​the report
• groundbreaking
• important
• influential
• deliver
• give somebody
• make
• be based on something
• address something
• concern something
• author
• writer
• writing
• according to a/​the report
• amid reports
• in a/​the report
• groundbreaking
• important
• influential
• deliver
• give somebody
• make
• be based on something
• address something
• concern something
• author
• writer
• writing
• according to a/​the report
• amid reports
• in a/​the report
• groundbreaking
• important
• influential
• deliver
• give somebody
• make
• be based on something
• address something
• concern something
• author
• writer
• writing
• according to a/​the report
• amid reports
• in a/​the report
• good
• bad
• school
• get

Synonyms for Report

• bang, blast

Opposites of Report

• ignore
• neglect

Common mistakes with Report

• Confused with 'reporter' which refers to a person.
• Misuse of 'reports' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Using 'report' for informal updates, which is not appropriate.

Frequently asked questions about Report

What does Report mean?

A written or spoken account of something.

What is the definition of Report?

a written or spoken account of an event, especially one that is published or broadcast

How do you use Report in a sentence?

The teacher asked us to write a report on our summer vacation.

Can you give another example of Report?

He submitted his report to the manager yesterday.

What are synonyms for Report?

Common alternatives include bang, blast.

What is the opposite of Report?

Opposite meanings include ignore, neglect.

What words go with Report?

It commonly pairs with groundbreaking, important, influential, deliver, give somebody, make, be based on something, address something, concern something, author, writer, writing, according to a/​the report, amid reports, in a/​the report, groundbreaking, important, influential, deliver, give somebody, make, be based on something, address something, concern something, author, writer, writing, according to a/​the report, amid reports, in a/​the report, groundbreaking, important, influential, deliver, give somebody, make, be based on something, address something, concern something, author, writer, writing, according to a/​the report, amid reports, in a/​the report, groundbreaking, important, influential, deliver, give somebody, make, be based on something, address something, concern something, author, writer, writing, according to a/​the report, amid reports, in a/​the report, good, bad, school, get.

What are common mistakes when using Report?

Confused with 'reporter' which refers to a person. Misuse of 'reports' as a verb instead of a noun. Using 'report' for informal updates, which is not appropriate.

How do you pronounce Report?

US: /["/rɪˈpɔːrt/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈpɔːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Report?

Use 'report' in formal contexts like school or work. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing news or events.

What CEFR level is Report?

"Report" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.