# be reported to have sth

idiom · CEFR C1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/be-reported-to-have-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

people say that someone has a specific quality or has done something, but it is not 100% certain. You use this when you share news or information that you heard from others.

## Examples

- The missing cat is reported to have been found near the park.
- The local mayor is reported to have resigned after the recent scandal, though no official statement has been released yet.
- The ancient king is reported to have hidden his vast treasure in these mountains, yet centuries of excavation have yielded no evidence of its existence.

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