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   repute

   /rɪˈpjuːt/

   noun

   • 1. 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" Similar reputationnamecharacterarchaic:report
   • ▪ the state of being highly regarded; fame: "chefs of international repute" Similar famerenowncelebritydistinctionhigh standingstatureeminenceprominencenoteprestigeaccountgood reputationgood nameOpposite obscurityinfamy

   verb

   • 1. be generally regarded to be or as being (but not definitely the case): "he's reputed to earn $7m per annum"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French reputer or Latin reputare ‘think over’, from re- (expressing intensive force) + putare ‘think’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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