report
gb/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/ us/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
A2
English
~ 600
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Official or formal account
A document or talk that gives information about something that happened or was studied.
Usage pattern:
a report on [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'report' with 'story' in news contexts. 'Report' is factual; 'story' can be more narrative or subjective.
Synonyms
account (More general and less formal; can be personal or unofficial.)
|
statement (More formal and often used for official declarations.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of any information or account.)
Collocations
write a report
|publish a report
|official report
|news report
|annual report
Themes
business
|media
|education
|communication
|work
Examples
- The committee released a report on climate change.
- I read a news report about the accident.
- Her report on the project was very detailed.
- The annual report shows a rise in profits.
- Police have issued a report about the incident.
Learner examples
- I read a report about the storm.
- The teacher wrote a report on my work.
- We made a report for the meeting.
- He gave a short report to the class.
- The news report is on TV now.
Verb
A2
action
2
Give information to authority/public
To tell someone in charge or the public about something that happened.
Usage pattern:
to report [something] to [someone]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'report' with 'announce'. 'Report' focuses on giving factual information; 'announce' is about making something known publicly, often with emphasis.
Synonyms
inform (More general; can be casual or official.)
|
notify (Often used in formal or official contexts.)
Antonyms
conceal (To deliberately hide information instead of giving it.)
Collocations
report a crime
|report to the police
|report news
|report an incident
Themes
business
|media
|daily life
|communication
|work
Examples
- You should report the theft to the police.
- Journalists reported the story on television.
- She reported the problem to her manager immediately.
- Several witnesses reported seeing the suspect.
- The company reported record profits this year.
Learner examples
- I will report the lost bag to the police.
- He reported the fire to the office.
- She reported the news on TV.
- We must report this to the teacher.
- They reported the broken window.
Noun
B2
event
3
Loud explosive sound
A loud sound like from a gun or bomb.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'report' meaning written account; context is key to understanding this meaning.
Synonyms
bang (Less formal and more general for any loud noise.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of any sound.)
Collocations
gun report
|loud report
Themes
military
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- We heard the sharp report of a rifle in the distance.
- A loud report echoed through the valley.
- The sudden report startled everyone in the room.
Learner examples
- I heard the report of a gun.
- The report was very loud.
- A report came from far away.
Verb
B1
action
4
Present oneself as required
To go somewhere because you are told to be there.
Usage pattern:
to report to [someone/place]
Synonyms
appear (More general and not necessarily formal.)
Antonyms
absent oneself (Failing to be present when required.)
Collocations
report to duty
|report to headquarters
Themes
workplace
|military
|work
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- New recruits must report to the training center at 8 a.m.
- Please report to my office after lunch.
- All staff should report to the main hall for the meeting.
Learner examples
- I will report to the office at 9.
- She reports to her boss every morning.
- They reported to school early today.
Grammar
Dictionary form
report
IPA
GB/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
US/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
Syllables & stress
re - port (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (port)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: report
- Plural: report, reports
Verb
- Base: report
- 3rd Person Singular: reports
- Present Participle: reporting
- Past: reported
Word family
Forms
reports
noun
reporting
verb
reported
verb
Core family
reporter
noun A2
Related words
reportedly
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
unreported
adjective
Advanced or less common
reportable
adjective
Expressions
according to reports
1/əkˈɔɹdɪŋ tə ɹɪpˈɔɹts/
fixed phrase
Based on received information
As other people or news say, not from your own knowledge.
Examples
- According to reports, the storm will hit tomorrow.
- According to reports, he has resigned from his position.
report back
1/ɹɪpˈɔɹt bˈæk/
phrasal verb
Return with information
To come back and tell what you found or did.
Examples
- After visiting the site, she reported back to her supervisor.
- Go check the problem and report back when you’re done.
report for duty
1/ɹɪpˈɔɹt fɚ dˈuti/
fixed phrase
Present at work/post as ordered
To arrive where you work or serve, ready to start.
Examples
- He reported for duty at 6 a.m. sharp.
- All soldiers must report for duty immediately.