repute
pronunciation
How to pronounce repute in British English:
UK [rɪˈpjuːt]
How to pronounce repute in American English:
US [rɪˈpjuːt]
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- Noun:
- the state of being held in high esteem and honor
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- Verb:
- look on as or consider
Word Origin
- repute (v.)
- late 14c., from Middle French reputer (late 13c.) or directly from Latin reputare "to count over, reckon; think over" (see reputation). Related: Reputed; reputing.
- repute (n.)
- 1550s, from repute (v.).
Antonym
Example
- 1. Riccioli was an astronomer of some repute .
- 2. But the fact is that mr tata , in public , and by widespread repute in private too , has stood against corruption .
- 3. In the past , red dyes were expensive , so red walls and fabrics suggested luxurious wealth , importance or ill repute .
- 4. Tv advertising can raise your repute .
- 5. The task of bringing football back into repute .