Synonyms for

Report

Verb / ri:ˈpɔ:rt / / rɪˈpɔ:rt / Another word for report — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated

Synonyms & similar words

paper account composition describe reputation study story reportcard cover theme newsreport writeup writtenreport account narrative story description recital statement announcement broadcast bulletin dispatch message news storyline tale version word write-up brief commentary coverage

Synonyms by register

Formal

account narrate communicate disclose

Informal

tell fill in give the lowdown spill the beans

Literary

recite chronicle enumerate

Antonyms

conceal hide suppress withhold keep quiet remain silent

Common collocations

  • report findings
  • submit a report
  • file a report
  • report an incident
  • report progress
  • report results
  • write a report

Word family

noun report
verb report
adjective reportable
adverb reportedly

Usage note

As a verb, 'report' often implies a formal or official communication. Be mindful of the context when choosing between formal and informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I need to report the lost item to the teacher.
  2. The report card showed that I got an A in math.
  3. The news report said that there was a fire in the city.
  4. The witness was asked to give a report of what he saw.
  5. The company released a report on its earnings for the year.

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  • The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do. - Thomas Jefferson
  • The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. - Mark Twain
  • Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind. - Rudyard Kipling

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