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modify
Verb
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If you modify something, you change it, often only in small ways, and often because you want to use it in a different situation.
Both penalties and rewards can be used to modify children's behaviour.
It is also possible to modify the original by adding or removing parts.
We found some new problems and modified the program accordingly.
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If a word, phrase, or clause modifies another, it is an optional word, phrase, or clause that gives more information about the other.
The adjective "big" modifies the noun "bridge" in the expression "big bridge".
report
Noun
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A report is a description of something that has happened.
There was a recent report on the election.
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A report is a document that gives the results of a study of a particular situation.
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A report is a loud fast noise.
He could hear the report of the explosion.
report
Verb
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If the news reports something, it tells us about it.
The journalist reported that there were riots in the city.
He's been reporting on the ongoing war in Iraq.
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When you report something that has happened, you describe it.
They reported to the police that their car had been stolen.
She reported hearing loud noises at the time of the incident.
He's reported to have been there at the time.
So, you should report on your progress in three days.
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If you report somebody for something they've done wrong, you tell an official about the problem.
The restaurant was reported to the city because of the dangerous kitchen.
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If you report somewhere, you go there and give your name.
Visitors to the school should report to the office.