report

1. report (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

Example: Many of these classic methods are still used, with some modern improvements. For example, with the aid of special microphones and automated sound detection software, ornithologists recently reported[…]that pine siskins (Spinus pinus) undergo an irregular, nomadic type of nocturnal migration.

2. report (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).

3. report (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal.

Example: thenne they ansuerd by and by that they coude not excuse the quene /[…]/ Allas sayd the quene I made this dyner for a good entente / and neuer for none euyl soo almyghty god me help in my ryght as I was neuer purposed to doo suche euylle dedes / and that I reporte me vnto god

4. report (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).

Example: A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem.

5. report (noun) — sense 5

Definition: Reputation.

Example: I love thee in such sort / As, thou being mine, mine is thy good report.

6. report (noun) — sense 6

Definition: The sharp, loud sound of a gunshot or explosion.

Example: While their masters, the mates, seemed afraid of the sound of the hinges of their own jaws, the harpooneers chewed their food with such a relish that there was a report to it.