cover vs report

cover and report both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cover	Yes	No	Yes	No
report	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cover and report are synonyms defined as:

cover and report: be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

cover (noun)	report (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	the general estimation that the public has for a person
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations	a short account of the news
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)	the act of informing by verbal report
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else	an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed	a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something	a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)	a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing)
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
a natural object that covers or envelops
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

cover (verb)	report (verb)
sit on (eggs)	to give an account or representation of in words
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	make known to the authorities
protect by insurance	complain about; make a charge against
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression	announce one's presence
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism	announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
protect or defend (a position in a game)
hold within range of an aimed firearm
play a higher card than the one previously played
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
form a cover over
copulate with a female, used especially of horses
cover as if with a shroud
put something on top of something else
travel across or pass over
hide from view or knowledge
spread over a surface to conceal or protect
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
to take an action to protect against future problems
invest with a large or excessive amount of something
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
provide for
span an interval of distance, space or time
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities