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re·pute (ri pyo̵̅o̅t′)

transitive verb reputed -·put′ed, reputing -·put′·ing

to consider or account (a person or thing) to be as specified; generally suppose or regard: usually in the passive your neighbor is reputed to be rich

Etymology: ME reputen < MFr reputer < L reputare < re-, again + putare, to think: see putative

noun

reputation (senses & )

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repute Synonyms

repute

n.

name, good name, standing, high standing; see fame 1, reputation 1, 2.


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repute Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • ill: Let's just say, she was run out of Worthing, for " carrying on a trade of ill repute!

Used with why or when

  • who: He also plays Steve Coogan, an actor of some repute who is making a film of Tristram Shandy.

Preposition: in

  • world: The drive and ability of its doctors have made Glasgow an international center of high repute in the medical world.

Infinitive complement

  • haunt: The ghost of a butcher who hung himself is reputed to haunt the building.
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