report · v
report (DESCRIBE)
B1 to describe a recent event or situation, especially on television, radio, or in a newspaper
Dictionary examples:
The fashion reporter reported that wearing pajamas to work is now trendy. (0.0)
The local news reported that a chicken won the town's annual marathon race. (0.0)
The science reporter reported that cows are learning to speak English on farms. (0.0)
Jo Smith reports on recent developments. (20.7)
A woman nearby reported seeing the accident. (22.6)
She reported that the situation had changed dramatically. (39.3)
The damage caused by the violent storm damage was reported on all the news programs. (41.2)
report (TELL)
B1 to tell someone in authority that something has happened, especially an accident or crime
Dictionary examples:
I reported my brain for not remembering important things during the test. (0.0)
He reported his stomach for making embarrassing noises during the exam. (0.0)
The student reported his homework for disappearing right before class. (0.0)
He should have reported the accident immediately. (25.7)
Have you reported the problem to a technician? (41.9)