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reputable Definition


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repute
verb
    reputed, reputing
    1. To consider someone or something to be as specified or to have some specified quality; to deem.
      Example: She is reputed to be a fine tennis player
noun
    1. General opinion or impression.
      Thesaurus: standing, stature, name, renown, reputation, esteem, estimation.
    2. Reputation.
Derivative: reputable
    Well thought of; considered respectable or trustworthy.
      Thesaurus: legitimate, trustworthy, honourable, upright, respectable, reliable, dependable, principled, good, creditable, worthy, estimable, irreproachable, unimpeachable, excellent; Antonym: infamous.
Derivative: reputably
adverb
    Derivative: reputation
      A generally held opinion about someone's abilities, moral character, etc.
      Fame or notoriety, especially as a result of a particular characteristic.
        Thesaurus: fame, prominence, eminence, notoriety, distinction, infamy, name, renown, repute.
      A high opinion generally held about someone or something;
      Good name.
        Thesaurus: character, respectability, standing, honour.
    Derivative: reputed
      Supposed.
        Thesaurus: alleged, believed, regarded, supposed, thought, rumoured, estimated, held, said, considered, deemed; Antonym: actual.
      Generally considered to be.
    Derivative: reputedly
    adverb
      Etymology: 15c: from French réputer.



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