Associations to the word «Repute»

Wiktionary

REPUTE, noun. Reputation, especially a good reputation.
REPUTE, verb. (transitive) To attribute or credit something to something; to impute.
REPUTE, verb. (transitive) To consider, think, esteem, reckon (a person or thing) to be, or as being, something

Dictionary definition

REPUTE, noun. The state of being held in high esteem and honor.
REPUTE, verb. Look on as or consider; "she looked on this affair as a joke"; "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"; "He is reputed to be intelligent".

Wise words

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