repute

1 of 2

verb

re·​pute ri-ˈpyüt How to pronounce repute (audio)
reputed; reputing
Synonyms of repute

transitive verb

: believe, consider
They are reputed to be billionaires.

repute

2 of 2

noun

1
: the character or status commonly ascribed to one : reputation
They are held in high/good/low/bad repute.
2
: the state of being favorably known, spoken of, or esteemed
scientists of repute

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Examples of repute in a Sentence

Noun that's a repair shop of good repute
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Verb
Known for his connections to Richard’s Bar, the old-school tavern where the city’s smoking ordinances never seem to be enforced, Dominic has reputed Outfit ties that go back many years. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Traditionally, many Europeans gathered dew, herbs or leaves on Midsummer eve, which was reputed to ensure health, beauty and good fortune. — Thomas A. Dubois, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Noun
And the ecological values of roadless areas are beyond repute. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 Petviashvili’s repute has grown steadily since her early debut. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for repute

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French reputer, from Latin reputare to reckon up, think over, from re- + putare to reckon

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1539, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of repute was in the 15th century

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“Repute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repute. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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repute

1 of 2 verb
re·​pute ri-ˈpyüt How to pronounce repute (audio)
reputed; reputing
: to have the opinion that : consider
reputed to be a millionaire

repute

2 of 2 noun
1
: reputation sense 1
2
: good reputation
a scientist of repute
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