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repute

Main Entry: ¹re·pute

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈpyüt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): re·put·ed; re·put·ing

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

Date: 15th century

: believe, consider

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