Report — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ri-ˈpȯrt/ re·port

Meaning & Definition of Report

Report (noun)

  1. common talk or an account spread by common talk, rumor
  2. quality of reputation
  3. a usually detailed account or statement

Report (verb)

  1. to give an account of, relate
  2. to describe as being in a specified state
  3. to serve as carrier of (a message)

Report (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a loud explosive sound

    "startled by the report of a gun"

    similar: bang, blast, boom, clap, crack, crash, pop, slam, smash, snap, thunderclap, thwack, whack, whomp, whump
    related: thunk, wham, clang, clangor, clank, clash, knock, rap, tap, blare, clamor, howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar

  2. a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened

    "gave a full report of their trip to London"

    similar: account, chronicle, chronology, commentary, history, narration, narrative, record, story
    related: version, deposition, documentation, testament, testimonial, testimony, witness, annals, blog, diary, journal, log, logbook, memoir, minutes, procès-verbal, anecdote, tale, yarn, epic, saga, gest, romance, recital, recitation, case history, case study

  3. overall quality as seen or judged by people in general

    "he's a player of good report in golfing circles"

    similar: character, fame, mark, name, note, odor, rep (slang), reputation, repute
    related: credit, honor, celebrity, notoriety, renown, image, persona, admiration, regard, reverence
    near: discredit, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

  4. information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

    "the report is that she was caught embezzling, but no one has any evidence"

    similar: buzz, dish, gossip, hearsay, noise, rumor, scuttlebutt, talk, tattle, word
    related: tale, whisper, whispering, hint, intimation, rumbling, disinformation, propaganda, urban legend, dirt, scandal

Report (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give an oral or written account of in some detail

    "will report the progress of the war effort before a congressional committee on Monday"

    similar: chart, chronicle, describe, narrate, recite, recount, rehearse, relate, tell, set forth
    related: deliver, give, reel off, state, utter, voice, detail, enumerate, itemize, particularize, bare, disclose, divulge, expose, let on (about), reveal, delineate, depict, express, render, sketch

  2. to make a written note of

    "reported the lawyer's closing statement"

    similar: jot (down), log, mark, note, put down, record, register, set down, take down, write down
    related: chronicle, minute, transcribe, enregister, enter, inscribe, chalk (up), notch, score

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Report

The most common words with a similar meaning to Report:

Slang: rep
bang, blast, boom, clap, crack, crash, pop, slam, smash, snap, thunderclap, thwack, whack, whomp, whump, account, chronicle, chronology, commentary, history, narration, narrative, record, story, character, fame, mark, name, note, odor, reputation, repute, buzz, dish, gossip, hearsay, noise, rumor, scuttlebutt, talk

Related Words for Report

thunk, wham, clang, clangor, clank, clash, knock, rap, tap, blare, clamor, howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, version, deposition, documentation, testament, testimonial, testimony, witness, annals, blog, diary, journal

Near Antonyms of Report

discredit, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

Word Forms of Report

Inflections: reported, reporting, reports

Origin & Etymology of Report

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from reporter to bring back, report, from Latin reportare, from re- + portare to carry fare

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Report

Words & Phrases Containing Report

report card, report out, report stage, report back, report for duty, report sick, report to, annual report

Frequently Asked Questions about Report

What does "Report" mean?

"Report" means common talk or an account spread by common talk, rumor. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: common talk or an account spread by common talk, rumor. It has 6 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Report"?

Other words for "Report" include bang, blast, boom, clap, crack, crash, pop and slam. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Report" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Report"?

There are 153 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Report". Common alternatives include bang, blast, boom, clap, crack, crash, pop, slam, smash and snap.

How do you use "Report" in a sentence?

Examples of "Report" in a sentence: "startled by the report of a gun"; "gave a full report of their trip to London"; "he's a player of good report in golfing circles".

Is "Report" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Report" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Report" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Report" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Report"?

"Report" is pronounced /ri-ˈpȯrt/ and divided into syllables as re·port.

What is the origin of the word "Report"?

"Report" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from reporter to bring back, report, from Latin reportare, from re- + portare to carry fare. First known use: 15th century.