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

Regardless, this was reputed to be nearly impossible to achieve because the red and blue ceramic did not play nicely together. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024

Several French Quarter restaurants are reputed to be haunted by spirits. —Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024

Noun

Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024

The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream. —Sudhir Pai, Forbes, 22 Oct. 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