repute


1re·pute

verb \ri-ˈpyüt\
re·put·edre·put·ing

Definition of REPUTE

transitive verb

Origin of REPUTE

Middle English, from Anglo-French reputer, from Latin reputare to reckon up, think over, from re- + putare to reckon
First Known Use: 15th century

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