reported
reported — verb
- reportedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- reporteds3rd person singular
- reporteding-ing form
- reportededpast simple
1. to tell people about something that has happened or that you have seen, heard, o
to tell people about something that has happened or that you have seen, heard, or learned, especially news or information.
Tuan reported the accident to the police right after it happened.
report + noun phrase to + person/authority
Several news websites reported that the prime minister would resign next week.
report + that-clause for stating facts
Nadia called her parents to report on her first week at university.
The local paper reported that five shops had closed in the past year.
文法句型
report + noun phrase to + person
report + that-clause
report + on + noun phrase
用法筆記
When the listener or reader is mentioned, use 'to' before that person or group. The intransitive form 'report on' is used when giving general information about a topic rather than a specific event.
常見錯誤
2. to say what condition or situation someone or something is in, often using an ad
to say what condition or situation someone or something is in, often using an adjective or describing word placed after the object.
Doctors reported the injured driver as being in stable condition.
report + object + as + complement
The bridge was reported unsafe after the flood damaged its supports.
passive: be reported + adjective
Piotr reported his wallet stolen when he reached the train station.
Witnesses reported a man running away from the burning building.
文法句型
report + object + as + complement
report + object + to be + complement
be reported + adjective/infinitive
用法筆記
Common in news and official contexts. Frequently used in the passive voice ('was reported + adjective/infinitive'). The structure 'report + object + as + complement' is standard in formal English.
常見錯誤
3. to create a written or digital record of something such as a meeting, discussion
to create a written or digital record of something such as a meeting, discussion, speech, or event, often for official use.
The secretary reported the main points of the meeting for the company files.
report + summary details for + purpose
Minho reported every detail of the discussion in his notebook.
A court reporter reported the witness statement word for word.
The committee reported its decisions in a document sent to all members.
文法句型
report + noun phrase (meeting/decision/speech)
用法筆記
Used in formal contexts such as meetings, court proceedings, or official documentation. The focus is on faithfully capturing what was said or decided, not on interpreting it.
常見錯誤
4. to work as a journalist, gathering information about events and preparing storie
to work as a journalist, gathering information about events and preparing stories for newspapers, television, or radio.
Hassan reported on the earthquake damage for a national news channel.
report on + event for + outlet
Beatrix has reported from the capital during three election campaigns.
report from + location
Dylan reported the morning news on a local radio station for eight years.
Zayd reported live from the stadium as the match began.
文法句型
report + on + topic
report + from + location
report + noun phrase (news/story)
用法筆記
Can be transitive ('report a story') or intransitive with 'on' (the topic) or 'from' (the location). Also used for broadcasting live events.
常見錯誤
5. to present a formal statement about something after a careful investigation, oft
to present a formal statement about something after a careful investigation, often including judgements about what should be done next.
The committee reported its findings to the school board in March.
report + findings + to + governing body
Ritu reported that the lab tests showed no dangerous chemicals in the water.
report + that-clause for formal investigation results
An independent investigation reported serious safety problems at the factory.
The finance team reported a net loss of two million dollars for the year.
文法句型
report + noun phrase (findings/results) + to + body
report + that-clause
report + on + investigation topic
用法筆記
Common in business, government, academic, and legal contexts. The report is typically a structured document that states conclusions reached after investigation, not just observations.
常見錯誤
6. to tell someone in authority that a person or thing has arrived, been seen, or b
to tell someone in authority that a person or thing has arrived, been seen, or been found, especially when this information is important or unusual.
The security guard reported a stranger near the main entrance of the building.
report + person near + location
A bird watcher reported seeing a rare owl in the forest last weekend.
report + seeing + animal/thing
The ship captain reported the iceberg to the coast guard by radio.
Tamar reported a wallet to the front desk after finding it in the lobby.
- announce
more formal and may not involve a person in authority; 'report' implies telling someone who needs to take action
文法句型
report + noun phrase (person/thing/animal)
report + seeing/finding + noun phrase
report + noun phrase + to + authority
用法筆記
Common in security, wildlife, military, and maritime contexts. The object is usually a person, animal, or object whose presence is noteworthy. Not used for routine arrivals like going to work.
常見錯誤
7. to tell the police or another official organization about a crime, a problem, or
to tell the police or another official organization about a crime, a problem, or someone's wrongdoing, so that action can be taken.
After the burglary, Mrs. Chen reported the missing jewelry to the local police station.
report + noun + to + authority
The nurse reported the patient's unusual symptoms to the senior doctor right away.
Several employees reported their supervisor for making rude comments during team meetings.
A hiker reported a small wildfire to the forest ranger station before it spread.
- notify
more neutral; can be used for any kind of information, not just wrongdoing
- denounce
stronger and more formal; implies public accusation of wrongdoing
- file a complaint
the formal legal process of reporting; used as a phrase
- cover up
to hide wrongdoing intentionally instead of reporting it
文法句型
report + noun (crime/incident)
report + noun + to + person/authority
report + noun + for + misconduct
report + to + person/authority
用法筆記
Common with passive or reflexive structures: 'The incident was reported to the police.' Object of the crime or offense can be a person or an event.
常見錯誤
8. to arrive at a specific place and announce that you are there, especially when y
to arrive at a specific place and announce that you are there, especially when you are expected for work, a meeting, or an official duty.
New recruits must report to the training center by eight o'clock on Monday morning.
report + to + place (for duty)
After returning from medical leave, Dr. Okonkwo reported for duty at the hospital reception desk.
All guests were asked to report to the front desk before ten o'clock to check out.
The night nurse reported to the hospital ward at ten o'clock for her shift.
- check in
less formal; commonly used at hotels, airports, and events
- present oneself
more formal; often used in official or ceremonial contexts
- sign in
implies writing your name on a list or register
文法句型
report + to + place
report + for + duty/work
report + at + time/place
用法筆記
This sense is typically intransitive. The main prepositions are 'to' (for place), 'for' (for purpose or duty), and 'at' (for time). Frequently used in military, hospitality, and workplace contexts.
常見錯誤
9. to have a particular person as your manager or supervisor at work, so that you t
to have a particular person as your manager or supervisor at work, so that you take instructions from them and must explain your actions to them.
In this department, the junior designers report directly to the creative director.
report + directly + to + supervisor
As regional manager, Ms. Yamada reports to the vice president of operations every quarter.
The kitchen staff report to the head chef, who then reports to the restaurant owner.
The school counselor reports to the principal on all student welfare matters.
- be accountable to
stronger emphasis on responsibility for outcomes
- answer to
less formal; often implies having to explain one's decisions
- work under
describes the hierarchical relationship in simpler terms
- supervise
to be the person that others report to
文法句型
report + to + person (manager/supervisor)
用法筆記
Always followed by 'to' and a person or role. Frequently used to describe organizational hierarchies and chain of command. The most common collocation is 'report directly to'.
常見錯誤
reported — adjective
- reportedpositive
- more reportedcomparative
- most reportedsuperlative
1. Describes an event or situation that people say has happened, although the facts
Describes an event or situation that people say has happened, although the facts have not yet been proved.
The reported attack on the village has not been confirmed by local officials.
attributive before noun: reported + attack / sighting / case
Christopher read about the reported sighting of a rare bird in the park.
There were several reported cases of illness after the storm, but doctors are still checking.
Liam checked for any reported changes to the flight schedule before leaving for the airport.
文法句型
reported + noun
用法筆記
Always used directly before a noun (attributive position). Common in news reporting when facts remain unverified. The word itself does not imply that the claim is false — only that it has not been independently confirmed.
常見錯誤
2. Describes an incident, damage, or loss that has been officially brought to the a
Describes an incident, damage, or loss that has been officially brought to the attention of a person or organization in authority, such as the police, a manager, or an insurance company.
The reported theft was investigated by the police within two hours.
collocation: reported theft / reported accident / reported crime
Diya filed a complaint about the reported damage to her apartment.
All reported workplace accidents must be recorded in the safety log.
The insurance company asked for photos of the reported damage before processing the claim.
- notified
more neutral; does not specify the authority receiving the information
- documented
implies written records exist, not just an oral or electronic report
- filed
specifically about formal submissions made to an institution
文法句型
reported + noun
用法筆記
Always used before a noun. Common in formal documents such as police reports, insurance claims, safety records, and workplace incident logs. Distinguish from the 'ALLEGED' sense — in this sense, the report has actually been made to an authority, though the facts may still be under investigation.