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repute

7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for repute, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — Reputation, especially a favorable one.

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Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

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look on think of regard as look upon take to be

How to use repute

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.

Etymology

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

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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