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repute

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpjuːt/

Definition of repute

[mass noun]

the opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way:pollution could bring the authority’s name into bad repute
the state of being highly regarded; fame:chefs of international repute

(be reputed)

be generally regarded as having done something or as having particular characteristics:he was reputed to have a fabulous house
(usually as adjective reputed) be generally believed to exist or be the case, despite not being so:this area gave the lie to the reputed flatness of the country
(usually as adjective reputed) be widely known and well thought of:intensive training with reputed coaches

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French reputer or Latin reputare 'think over', from re- (expressing intensive force) + putare 'think'

Definition of repute in the US English dictionary

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