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reputable Definition

repu·table (rep′yə tə bəl)

adjective

  1. in good repute; having a good reputation; well-thought-of; respectable
  2. regarded as proper usage; standard a reputable word

reputable Related Forms
rep′u·tabil′·ity noun rep′u·tably adverb
reputable Synonyms

reputable

modif.

  1. Enjoying a good reputation

    distinguished, celebrated, honored, noted, notable, renowned, prominent, esteemed, well-known, illustrious, favored, famous, popular, acclaimed, in high favor, well-thought-of, conspicuous, eminent, high-ranking, famed; see also important 2.

    Antonyms disgraced*, ignominious, infamous.

  2. Honorable

    respectable, trustworthy, dignified, estimable, worthy, creditable, decent, conscientious, truthful, honest, sincere, fair, reliable, dependable, just, high-principled, righteous, upright, straightforward, legitimate, on the level*.

    Antonyms dishonest*, dishonorable, shady.

reputable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • breeder: A caring reputable breeder has a very good insight into the behavior of their puppies.
  • dealer: Instead go to a reputable dealer who will be able to advise you.
  • tradesman: I dare say there is always some reputable tradesman 's wife or other going up.
  • builder: These contacts will know of reputable builders in your area who they have dealings with.
  • insurer: There are now a number of good quality reputable insurers offering very competitive premiums for the lower risk professions.
  • jeweler: Shopping for an engagement ring online can be quite a good experience if you buy from reputable jewelers like Blue Nile and Mondera.

Modifying Another Word

  • highly: The products are highly reputable from major blue chip pharma.
  • extremely: Hotel Receptionist A Hotel Receptionist is required for an extremely reputable company on the outskirts of Exeter.
  • very: They are a very well established company with a very reputable service.
  • only: To organize travel to and from the project: Only reputable airlines are used and participants are given a return ticket.
  • supposedly: I remember, for instance, a book from a generation ago by a supposedly reputable scholar.
  • even: Even reputable design houses sometimes stray over the line between taking inspiration and infringing an existing design.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: And I want to see politicians become more reputable, which is after all what this is all about.
  • look: Several papers, such as the Independent, the Times, or the Guardian, look reputable.