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repute

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Repute (noun) means Reputation, especially a favorable one. Example: “A surgeon of great repute, she was sought out by patients worldwide.”

noun

Reputation, especially a favorable one.

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

verb

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

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

How to use repute

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStanding or fame, or to be widely regarded as something.

When to use it

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

Common pairings

of good repute reputed to be

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: reputes
Third person singular: reputes
Past tense: reputed

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Etymology

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

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

disrepute

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Rhymes for repute

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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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