Collocations for report - noun
1. written/spoken account of sth
ADJ.
important, influential, major | lengthy | brief, short | complete, comprehensive, extensive, full, wide-ranging
I will have to make a full report of the situation to my superiors.
I will have to make a full report of the situation to my superiors.
detailed, in-depth | general | encouraging, excellent, favourable, positive | adverse, bad, critical, damning, hard-hitting, negative, pessimistic | sensational | latest, new, recent, up-to-date | previous | original
There have been many new findings since the original report.
There have been many new findings since the original report.
early, initial, interim, preliminary | further, later, subsequent | periodic, regular | annual, quarterly | final | draft | formal | written | verbal | published | unpublished | special | standard | verbatim | reliable | false, misleading | conflicting
There have been conflicting reports on the number of people killed.
There have been conflicting reports on the number of people killed.
factual | anecdotal | eyewitness, first-hand, on-the-spot | second-hand | anonymous | unconfirmed
unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital
unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital
independent | joint | official | unofficial | confidential, secret | public | government, parliamentary | intelligence, police
Reliable intelligence reports suggest that the terrorists have bases in five cities.
Reliable intelligence reports suggest that the terrorists have bases in five cities.
media, press | magazine, newspaper, radio, television | news | weather | committee | company | economic, financial, market | environmental | medical, psychiatric | scientific, technical | lab/laboratory | case, research, survey | enquiry | accident, crash | autopsy | progress, status | probation | audit, due diligence (law) | law
The case has not yet been reported in the law reports.
The case has not yet been reported in the law reports.
VERB + REPORT
deliver, give sb, make, present
The committee presented its report to the Attorney General.
The committee presented its report to the Attorney General.
compile, do, draw up, prepare, produce, type (up), write
I typed up a report about the morning''s events for our clients.
I typed up a report about the morning''s events for our clients.
file, give (sb/sth), let sb have, submit
Our correspondent in Washington files a report most days. | I''ll let you have a report as soon as I can.
Our correspondent in Washington files a report most days. | I''ll let you have a report as soon as I can.
issue, release
Auditors normally issue a report as to whether the company accounts have been prepared correctly.
Auditors normally issue a report as to whether the company accounts have been prepared correctly.
leak
a confidential report leaked to the press
a confidential report leaked to the press
have, hear, receive
We''ve had reports of a gang shooting in the city.
We''ve had reports of a gang shooting in the city.
call for
The MPs called for a full report on the nuclear contract.
The MPs called for a full report on the nuclear contract.
commission
The government commissioned a report on the state of agriculture in the country.
The government commissioned a report on the state of agriculture in the country.
launch, undertake | accept, endorse
Following discussion, the annual report was accepted unanimously.
Following discussion, the annual report was accepted unanimously.
reject | confirm | deny
They could neither confirm nor deny reports that the chairperson was to be replaced.
They could neither confirm nor deny reports that the chairperson was to be replaced.
read | consider, discuss | publish | appear in
A large number of tables and figures appear in the report.
A large number of tables and figures appear in the report.
REPORT + VERB
be based on sth
This report is based on the analysis of 600 completed questionnaires.
This report is based on the analysis of 600 completed questionnaires.
concern sth, cover sth, detail sth, examine sth, look at sth, relate to sth
The report looks at the health risks linked to obesity.
The report looks at the health risks linked to obesity.
comprise sth, contain sth, include sth | comment (on) sth, describe sth, explain sth, express sth, indicate sth, mention sth, outline sth, say sth, state sth
Reports have indicated that a growing number of medium-sized firms are under financial pressure.
Reports have indicated that a growing number of medium-sized firms are under financial pressure.
cite sth, list sth, note sth
The report notes evidence that secondary smoke from other people''s cigarettes harms unborn children.
The report notes evidence that secondary smoke from other people''s cigarettes harms unborn children.
add sth, go on …
The report went on to list her injuries.
The report went on to list her injuries.
acknowledge sth, admit (to) sth
The report admits to several outstanding questions about the safety of the waste dumps.
The report admits to several outstanding questions about the safety of the waste dumps.
allege sth, claim sth | argue sth | demonstrate sth, show sth | reveal sth
The riots had been sparked off by police mishandling of a case, a report revealed yesterday.
The riots had been sparked off by police mishandling of a case, a report revealed yesterday.
draw attention to sth, emphasize sth, highlight sth, point sth out, stress sth
The report draws attention to the appalling conditions in the country''s prisons.
The report draws attention to the appalling conditions in the country''s prisons.
warn sth
The report warns that more job losses are likely.
The report warns that more job losses are likely.
confirm sth | conclude sth, find sth, link sth with sth
a report linking ill health with industrial pollution
a report linking ill health with industrial pollution
advocate sth, call for sth, propose sth, recommend sth, suggest sth, urge sth
The report called for sweeping changes in the education system.
The report called for sweeping changes in the education system.
accuse sb/sth, attack sb/sth, blame sb/sth, criticize sb/sth | be called sth, be entitled sth
a report entitled ‘Kick-start’
a report entitled ‘Kick-start’
be out
Criticism has been levelled at local businesses in a report out (= released) today.
Criticism has been levelled at local businesses in a report out (= released) today.
REPORT + NOUN
writer, writing
PREP.
according to a/the ~
According to this evening''sweather report, there will be snowtomorrow.
According to this evening''sweather report, there will be snowtomorrow.
amid/amidst ~s
Thepro-democracy rally came amidstreports of dissatisfaction amongarmy officers.
Thepro-democracy rally came amidstreports of dissatisfaction amongarmy officers.
in a/the ~
Thefindings are summarized in thereport.
Thefindings are summarized in thereport.
~ about, ~ by
a reportby scientists
a reportby scientists
~ from
a reportfrom the select committee
a reportfrom the select committee
~ into
The department has launcheda report into the bombing.
The department has launcheda report into the bombing.
~ on
an official report on the accident
an official report on the accident
2. written statement about a student''s work
ADJ.
good | bad | school | end-of-term
VERB + REPORT
get
She got a betterreport this year.
She got a betterreport this year.