repute

1 of 2

verb

re·​pute ri-ˈpyüt 

reputed; reputing

transitive verb

: believe, consider

repute

2 of 2

noun

1

: the character or status commonly ascribed to one : reputation

2

: the state of being favorably known, spoken of, or esteemed

Synonyms

Noun

• character
• fame
• mark
• name
• note
• odor
• rep [slang]
• report
• reputation

Examples of repute in a Sentence

Noun

that's a repair shop of good repute

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The menu of classic English pub fare is topped by tempting fish and chips ($24), reputed to be the best in in town, and a killer wine list. —Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024

More real world data suggests that GLP-1 drugs, which are reputed to aid the body’s cancer killing cells, may reduce the risk of colorectal, prostate, and liver cancer, too, says Drucker. —American College Of Lifestyle Medicine, EverydayHealth.com, 15 July 2024

Noun

And George Henare, a Maori actor from New Zealand of great repute with a classical background, is in it as well. —Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024

The accusers had to be deemed credible, and they could not be paid or of evil repute. —Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024

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

Phrases Containing repute

• house of ill repute
• ill repute
• woman of ill repute

Kids Definition

repute

1 of 2 verb

re·​pute ri-ˈpyüt 

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