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单词 reputable
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Definition of reputable in English:

reputable

adjective ˈrɛpjʊtəb(ə)lˈrɛpjədəb(ə)l
  • Having a good reputation.

    a reputable company
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Other reputable outfits are jumping on the gravy train.
    • For its part, Knoedler claimed to have purchased the painting, unaware of its past, from a reputable dealer in Paris that same year.
    • Instead, you should find a reputable credit counseling service to help you figure out how to manage your debt.
    • Plus, you may think your accountant or attorney is trustworthy, efficient and reputable, but you'll never know for sure.
    • We tried to wear an open and friendly face, so when a TV crew from a reputable BBC current-affairs programme came to call, I said we should be as helpful as we could be.
    • One can only wonder how radio stations with highly reputable music directors allow such ‘tasteless’ music to be played.
    • A merchant account: if you are taking credit card details over a website, you will need a merchant account with a reputable bank to process the payments.
    • It may seem blindingly obvious, but when purchasing property in the Costa del Sol, only deal with established and reputable estate agents.
    • As with any highly specialized collector's item, it's difficult to uncover reputable channels of distribution.
    • I judged an award that was funded by the wealthy heir of a media fortune and administered by a reputable arts organization.
    • Base the decision on a nitrate analysis by a reputable laboratory, and after consulting with your physician to help evaluate the level of risk.
    • Several years ago I set up a credit card with, shall we say, not the world's most reputable credit card company.
    • It's a very specialist area and you need reputable wine merchants whom you can trust.
    • Ensure that the source is legitimate and reputable.
    • Ask for bank and trade references, follow them up and undertake a credit check with a reputable agency if required.
    • Apart from the well-known reputable ones, many of the organisations operating in this field are unknown entities.
    • There will always be excellent games coming out from reputable developers.
    • He stresses patience and scholarly preparation in collecting, which includes visits to museums and reputable galleries.
    • If you're struggling with debt and unsure about your options, talk to a reputable credit counselor before filing for bankruptcy.
    • Some reputable political observers have said that with the American economy improving, Dean would have a very hard time winning any of the southern states.
    Synonyms
    well thought of, highly regarded, well respected, respected, respectable, with a good reputation, of repute, of good repute, creditable, esteemed, prestigious, estimable
    established, well known
    reliable, dependable, trusted, trustworthy, tried and trusted, honest, honourable, principled, above board, legitimate, upright, virtuous, irreproachable, anti-corruption, worthy, good, excellent, conscientious
    informal legit
    British informal copper-bottomed
    archaic of good report

Derivatives

  • reputably

  • adverb ˈrɛpjʊtəbliˈrɛpjədəbli
    • Even where firms are operating reputably, aggressive marketing tactics have become the norm.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I was reputably hardworking and successful in the office, and as such - she felt - a bit stuck up and intimidating.
      • De Sa had moved Wits from reputably being the roughest tacklers of the game to the league's most improved club, ending the season at third spot on the log.
      • McClernand reputably organized and led his brigade, division, and finally, corps in skirmishes and battles of the Western Theater.
      • David said that it was wrong for children to be approached and that solicitors doing so would be in breach of their responsibility to act reputably.

Origin

Early 17th century: from obsolete French, or from medieval Latin reputabilis, from Latin reputare 'reflect upon' (see repute).

 
 

Definition of reputable in US English:

reputable

adjectiveˈrɛpjədəb(ə)lˈrepyədəb(ə)l
  • Having a good reputation.

    a reputable company
    Example sentencesExamples
    • One can only wonder how radio stations with highly reputable music directors allow such ‘tasteless’ music to be played.
    • I judged an award that was funded by the wealthy heir of a media fortune and administered by a reputable arts organization.
    • Base the decision on a nitrate analysis by a reputable laboratory, and after consulting with your physician to help evaluate the level of risk.
    • Ask for bank and trade references, follow them up and undertake a credit check with a reputable agency if required.
    • For its part, Knoedler claimed to have purchased the painting, unaware of its past, from a reputable dealer in Paris that same year.
    • A merchant account: if you are taking credit card details over a website, you will need a merchant account with a reputable bank to process the payments.
    • Plus, you may think your accountant or attorney is trustworthy, efficient and reputable, but you'll never know for sure.
    • There will always be excellent games coming out from reputable developers.
    • As with any highly specialized collector's item, it's difficult to uncover reputable channels of distribution.
    • Other reputable outfits are jumping on the gravy train.
    • Some reputable political observers have said that with the American economy improving, Dean would have a very hard time winning any of the southern states.
    • Instead, you should find a reputable credit counseling service to help you figure out how to manage your debt.
    • He stresses patience and scholarly preparation in collecting, which includes visits to museums and reputable galleries.
    • We tried to wear an open and friendly face, so when a TV crew from a reputable BBC current-affairs programme came to call, I said we should be as helpful as we could be.
    • Several years ago I set up a credit card with, shall we say, not the world's most reputable credit card company.
    • If you're struggling with debt and unsure about your options, talk to a reputable credit counselor before filing for bankruptcy.
    • Apart from the well-known reputable ones, many of the organisations operating in this field are unknown entities.
    • Ensure that the source is legitimate and reputable.
    • It's a very specialist area and you need reputable wine merchants whom you can trust.
    • It may seem blindingly obvious, but when purchasing property in the Costa del Sol, only deal with established and reputable estate agents.
    Synonyms
    well thought of, highly regarded, well respected, respected, respectable, with a good reputation, of repute, of good repute, creditable, esteemed, prestigious, estimable

Origin

Early 17th century: from obsolete French, or from medieval Latin reputabilis, from Latin reputare ‘reflect upon’ (see repute).

 
 
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