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[v that] A few minutes after take-off, the pilot radioed that a fire had broken out.
[vn that] We radioed headquarters that we were in trouble.
220. read (not used in the progressive tenses) to discover or find out about sb/sth by reading.
[v that] I read that he had resigned.
221. reaffirm to state sth again in order to emphasize that it is still true.
[v that]He reaffirmed that
222. realize (BrE also realise) (not used in the progressive tenses) to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation.
[v (that) ] I didn’t realize (that) you were so unhappy.
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong.
[vn that] There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back.
223. reason to form a judgement about a situation by considering the facts and using your power to think in a logical way.
[v that] She reasoned that she must have left her bag on the train.
224. reassure to say or do sth that makes sb less frightened or worried.
[vn that] The doctor reassured him that there was nothing seriously wrong.
225. recall (formal) (not used in the progressive tenses) to remember sth.
[v that] He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays.
226. recognize (not used in the progressive tenses) to admit or to be aware that sth exists or is true.
[v that] We recognized that the task was not straightforward.
[vn that] It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary.
227. reckon
(1) (informal, especially BrE) to think sth or have an opinion about sth.
[v (that) ] I reckon (that) I’m going to get that job.
(2) to calculate an amount, a number, etc.
[v (that) ] They reckon (that) their profits are down by at least 20%.
228. recollect (not used in the progressive tenses) (rather formal) to remember sth, especially by making an effort to remember
[v that] I recollect that we were all gathered in the kitchen.
229. recommend to advise a particular course of action; to advise sb to do sth.
[v (that) ] I recommend (that) he see a lawyer.
(BrE also) I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer.
[vn (that) ] It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year.
230. recount (formal) to tell sb about sth, especially sth that you have experienced.
[v that] The authors do not acknowledge the source of Escoffier’s account, but recount that it was during his days as an army chef de cuisine at the siege of
231. reflect to think carefully and deeply about sth.
[v that] On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well.
232. register If a piece of information does not register or if you do not register it, you do not really pay attention to it, and so you do not remember it or react to it.
[v that] Even before she registered that there was no child, she saw his anger.
233. regret
(1) to feel sorry about sth you have done or about sth that you have not been able to do.
[v that] I regret that I never got to meet him in person.
(2) (formal) used to say in a polite or formal way that you are sorry or sad about a situation.
[v that] I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation.
[vn that] It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications.
234. reiterate (formal) to repeat sth that you have already said, especially to emphasize it.
[v that] Let me reiterate that we are fully committed to this policy.
235. rejoice (formal) to express great happiness about sth.
[v that] I noticed this with distaste, and rejoiced that it was not the asparagus season.
236. rejoin (formal) to say sth as an answer, especially sth quick, critical or amusing.
[v that] The weary Norwegians rejoined that, even if the rate of deposition was falling, any extra sulphate entering soils already depleted in calcium would make acidification worse.
237. remain to still need to be done, said, or dealt with.
[v (that) ] I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us.
238. remark to say or write a comment about sth/sb.
[v that] Critics remarked that the play was not original.
239. remember
(1) (not usually used in the progressive tenses) to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past.
[v (that) ] I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends.
(2) to bring back to your mind a fact, piece of information, etc. that you knew.
[v (that) ] Remember that we’re going out tonight.
(3) to keep an important fact in your mind.
[v (that) ] Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills.
[vn (that) ] It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home.
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