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View usage for: (rɪpjuːt) 2. uncountable nounA person's or organization's repute is their reputation, especially when this is good. [formal] Under his stewardship, the U.N.'s repute has risen immeasurably. Synonyms: reputation, standing, fame, celebrity More Synonyms of repute More Synonyms of repute repute in British English (rɪˈpjuːt) verb1. (tr; usually passive) to consider (a person or thing) to be as specified he is reputed to be intelligent noun2. public estimation; reputation a writer of little repute Word origin C15: from Old French reputer, from Latin reputāre to think over, from re- + putāre to think repute in American English (rɪˈpjut) verb transitiveWord forms: reˈputed or reˈputing1. 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 noun2. reputation (sense 1) reputation (sense 3) Word origin ME reputen < MFr reputer < L reputare < re-, again + putare, to think: see putative Examples of 'repute' in a sentencerepute The narrow street had scores of tiny restaurants and bars with convenient upstairs rooms of ill repute.Was it an eyesore or an artwork of international repute?It became a place of international repute.He was also an academic lawyer of international repute.He was a scholar of international repute.More than four in five staff work in academic departments deemed to be of national or international repute.They need an experienced goalkeeper, stronger defenders and midfielders of international repute.I told the taxi driver that my friend would like to go to a house of ill repute.Back then decent people didn't stay in what were called "inns" because they were known to be of ill repute.The Ipswich party had to stay in a hotel of ill repute just a stone's throw from the notorious red light district.But it has a more lasting claim to national and indeed international repute as the home of one of Britain's most curious and significant tombs. British English: repute VERB If you say that something is reputed to be true, you mean that people say it is true, but you do not know if it is definitely true. He was reputed to be a fine cook. - American English: repute
- Brazilian Portuguese: ter reputação
- Chinese: 号称
- European Spanish: tener reputación
- French: avoir la réputation
- German: annehmen
- Italian: considerare
- Japanese: 評判する
- Korean: ~라고 간주되는
- European Portuguese: ter reputação
- Latin American Spanish: tener reputación
Definition good reputation The UN's repute has risen immeasurably. Synonyms reputation esteem estimation Additional synonymsDefinition the state of being famous She has finally achieved celebrity after 25 years as a performer. Synonyms fame, reputation, honour, glory, popularity, distinction, prestige, prominence, stardom, renown, pre-eminence, repute, éclat, notabilityDefinition reputation, esp. good reputation He's begun a series of attacks on my character. Synonyms reputation, honour, integrity, good name, rectitude, uprightnessDefinition excellence of character He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity. Synonyms excellence, note, quality, worth, account, rank, reputation, importance, consequence, fame, celebrity, merit, superiority, prominence, greatness, eminence, renown, repute- repulsive
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Additional synonymsDefinition the state of being well-known and well-respected pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world Synonyms prominence, reputation, importance, fame, celebrity, distinction, note, esteem, rank, dignity, prestige, superiority, greatness, renown, pre-eminence, repute, notability, illustriousness Definition the state of being widely known or recognized At the height of his fame, his every word was valued. Synonyms prominence, glory, celebrity, stardom, name, credit, reputation, honour, prestige, stature, eminence, renown, repute, public esteem, illustriousness Definition widespread good reputation She used to be a singer of some renown. Synonyms fame, note, distinction, repute, mark, reputation, honour, glory, celebrity, acclaim, stardom, eminence, lustre, illustriousness Definition social or financial status or reputation He has improved his country's standing abroad. Synonyms status, position, station, footing, condition, credit, rank, reputation, eminence, estimation, reputeDefinition the reputation of a person or their achievements This club has grown in stature over the last 20 years. Synonyms importance, standing, prestige, size, rank, consequence, prominence, eminence, high station |