repute

7 synonyms and 1 antonym for repute, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — Reputation, especially a favorable one.

Synonyms

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

reputation

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

esteem

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

look on think of regard as look upon take to be

Reputation, especially a favorable one.

“A surgeon of great repute, she was sought out by patients worldwide.”

reputation esteem look on think of regard as look upon take to be

Opposites

disrepute

To generally consider or regard someone or something as being a certain way.

“He is reputed to be one of the finest violinists alive.”

esteem

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

of good repute reputed to be

Somewhat formal or literary; "reputation" is the everyday word.

From Old French reputer, from Latin reputo, "to think over, reckon," from re- ("again") plus puto ("to think").

What does “repute” mean?

The word “repute” means reputation, especially a favorable one. In plain terms, standing or fame, or to be widely regarded as something.

How do you pronounce “repute”?

“Repute” is pronounced rih-PYOOT (/ɹɪˈpjuːt/ in IPA).

How do you use “repute” in a sentence?

Here is “repute” used in a sentence: “A surgeon of great repute, she was sought out by patients worldwide.”

What part of speech is “repute”?

Depending on how it is used, “repute” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “repute” come from?

The word “repute” comes from Latin. From Old French reputer, from Latin reputo, "to think over, reckon," from re- ("again") plus puto ("to think").

How many meanings does “repute” have?

“Repute” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: reputation, especially a favorable one.

reputation esteem disrepute