Definition reporting verb in American English

reporting verb noun

[countable] noun

/rɪˈpɔrtɪŋ ˌvɜrb/

a verb such as "say," "warn" or "explain" that is used to report what someone has said

Example

Your choice of reporting verb can be used to convey your attitude towards that idea.

Synonyms and related words

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