Definition reporting verb in British English

reporting verb noun

[countable] noun

/rɪˈpɔː(r)tɪŋ ˌvɜː(r)b/

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

the active aspect auxiliary

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