report

/ɹəˈpoːt/verb

To describe or give an account of something that happened.

Example sentences

“Witnesses reported seeing smoke minutes before the alarm sounded.”
“The local news reported that the bridge would stay closed all week.”

In job ads 'reports to' means is supervised by: 'the role reports to the CFO'. Reporting a person means alerting the authorities.

Synonyms for report

describe
recount
relate
announce

Related words

dispatchA report or communication delivered with speed, especially an official one from a diplomat, journalist, or military officer; also, quickness in getting something done.presentationA talk in which someone gives information about a subject to a group of people, often using slides.taskA job or piece of work that someone has to do as part of their responsibilities.clientA person or business that pays someone for goods or a service.promotionThe act of spreading information about something to make it more popular or well known.contractA formal agreement, usually written, in which two or more parties promise to carry out specific work or duties.