repute
Americannoun
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estimation in the view of others; reputation.
persons of good repute.
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favorable reputation; good name; public respect.
- Synonyms:
- honor, distinction
- Antonyms:
- dishonor
verb (used with object)
verb
noun
Related Words
See credit.
Etymology
Origin of repute
1400–50; late Middle English reputen (v.) < Middle French reputer < Latin reputāre to compute, consider, equivalent to re- re- + putāre to think
Example Sentences
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The president is nonetheless reputed to have brought a degree of stability back to the country scarred by civil war in the 1990s and to a region plagued by conflict.
From Barron's
Despite his father, William, swiftly banning Virgo from the club, out of concerns for a boy so young treating such a venue of questionable repute as his playground, snooker had already won.
From BBC
Besides having foiled some 600 assassination attempts against late leader Fidel Castro, Cuba was reputed for its ability to infiltrate foreign intelligence services and recruit high-ranking informants, particularly Americans.
From Barron's
Practically every working actor of some repute has offhandedly mentioned their interest in directing a film at one time or another.
From Salon
Grey-haired and mustachioed, Asfura is reputed to be a hard worker.
From Barron's
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