Learn 18 useful reporting verbs to express what people say or do. Great for improving speaking and writing at B2 level.

Reporting Verbs for Expressing What People Say and Do

To say someone did something wrong or illegal.

To say that something is true, especially when it's difficult or embarrassing.

To give someone a suggestion or recommendation about what they should do.

To have the same opinion or say “yes” to a suggestion or plan.

To say sorry for something you did wrong or that upset someone.

To make someone believe something is true or persuade them to do something.

To say that something is not true or did not happen.

To say strongly that something is true or must be done.

To ask someone to join an event or do something socially or formally.

To say you are willing to do something or give something to someone.

To tell someone to do something in a strong and direct way.

To make someone decide to do something by giving them reasons.

To say you will definitely do something or that something will happen.

To say you won’t do something or don’t accept something.

To feel sorry or sad about something you did or didn’t do.

To help someone remember something or not forget to do it.

To give an idea or plan for someone to consider.

To say you will cause harm or do something bad if someone doesn’t do what you want.