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Reported, Retorted & Reputed

CAT Confusing Words

Word 1: Reported (riPAWRT’d, riPOHRT’d)
Meaning 1: A written or spoken description of a situation, event, etc.
Example Sentence: Several cases of food poisoning have been reported this summer.

Meaning 2: To announce the presence, arrival, or sighting of.
Example Sentence: It was reported that the fallen tree limbs had blocked the highway.

Meaning 3: To return or present (a matter referred for consideration) with conclusions or recommendations.
Example Sentence: The recommendations reported by the enquiry commission have been made public.

Meaning 4: To give a formal or official account or statement of.
Example Sentence: The audit report has reported huge losses.

Word 2: Retorted (riTORT’d)
Meaning: To answer back, usually sharply.
Example Sentence: She opened her mouth to retort at his rudeness but couldn’t find the right remark.

Word 3: Reputed (riPYOOT’d)
Meaning 1: Having a good repute,the state of being regarded in a particular way.
Example Sentence: George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis, on 6th January 1759, who by repute was the wealthiest widow in Virginia.

Meaning 2: Said to be true, to exist, to have a specified identity, etc.
Example Sentence: Chefs of international repute had made the cuisine for the royal wedding.

Example Sentence using all the words:
Being a dancer of repute, her retorts about the participants were reported in the daily.

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