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reported
/rɪˈpɔːrtɪd/
What does "reported" mean in English?
officially statedThe accident was reported to the police.
The accident was officially announced to the authorities.
How to use "reported" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
officially or formally stated or described
The company reported a 10% increase in profits.
The company officially announced a 10% increase in profits.
She reported the missing wallet to the front desk.
She formally told the front desk about the missing wallet.
Often used in news, business, or official contexts to indicate information shared with an authority or the public.
media
covered by the media or press
The event was widely reported in the national newspapers.
The event received extensive media coverage in national newspapers.
Refers to news coverage or public announcement of an event.
Collocations
reported caseofficially documented instancereported speechindirect speech in grammar
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Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with the verb
Remember that 'reported' can be an adjective (describing something stated) or a verb (the action of reporting). Context determines its role: 'The news was reported' (adjective) vs. 'She reported the news' (verb).
Gold Rule
Passive voice preference
In formal contexts, 'reported' is often used in passive voice to emphasize the information rather than the source (e.g., 'The findings were reported in the study').
Word Origin
From the verb 'report' (Middle English 'reporten', from Old French 'reporter' meaning 'to bring back or repeat'), derived from Latin 'reportare' (re- 'back' + portare 'to carry'). The adjective form emerged in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
Used as a past participle adjective to describe information that has been officially shared. Common in passive constructions (e.g., 'The incident was reported'). Avoid confusion with the verb 'report' (e.g., 'She will report the issue').
Word Breakdown
re-
back or again
prefix-port-
to carry
root-ed
past participle suffix
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