repute

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈpjuːt/

noun

[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

verb

(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'