noun
- the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
verb
- to consider or believe someone or something to have a particular quality
Usage: formal; usually passive
Examples
- The restaurant has a repute for excellent service.
- She is a scientist of international repute.
- His repute as a fair judge was well established.
- The company’s repute suffered after the scandal.
- He is reputed to be the best surgeon in the city.
- The wine is reputed to improve with age.
- She is reputed for her honesty and integrity.