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repute

rih-PYOOT

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

Word forms

reputed past tense, reputes plural, reputes singular

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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

Related words

respect honor prize regard honour reputation appreciation admire

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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