Reported

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpɔrtəd/

Definitions of reported

verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence. In this case, 'reported' is a past tense form of the verb 'report.'

Example Sentences

A1 She reported the lost wallet to the police.

A2 The news reported on the latest political scandal.

B1 The company reported a decrease in sales for the quarter.

B2 The study reported significant findings on the effects of climate change.

C1 The journalist reported extensively on the conflict in the region.

C2 The committee reported their findings to the board of directors.

Examples of reported in a Sentence

formal The news outlet reported on the latest economic data.

informal I heard on the grapevine that they reported a record-breaking sales quarter.

slang Did you catch that TikTok video where they reported the drama at the party?

figurative Her expression reported a mix of surprise and disbelief.

Grammatical Forms of reported

• past tense: reported
• plural: reporteds
• comparative: more reported
• superlative: most reported
• present tense: report
• future tense: will report
• perfect tense: have reported
• continuous tense: is reporting
• singular: reports
• positive degree: reported
• infinitive: to report
• gerund: reporting
• participle: reported

Origin and Evolution of reported

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reported' originated from the Latin word 'reportare', which means to bring back or carry back.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reported' has evolved to encompass not just the act of bringing back information but also the act of sharing or conveying information to others through various mediums such as writing or speaking.