repute

[rɪˈpjuːt]

repute Definition

the opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being generally regarded in a particular way.

Using repute: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "repute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company has a good repute for quality products.

• Example

  He is a man of great repute in the field of science.

• Example

  The scandal damaged his repute as a politician.

repute Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for repute

• fame
• notoriety
• prestige
• status
• standing

Antonyms for repute

• disrepute
• infamy

Phrases with repute

• in repute

  having a good reputation

  Example

  The restaurant is still in repute despite the recent negative reviews.

• out of repute

  having a bad reputation

  Example

  The company went out of repute after the scandal.

• hold in high repute

  to have a very high opinion of someone or something

  Example

  The professor is held in high repute by his colleagues.

Origins of repute

from Old French 'reputer', meaning 'to count'

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Summary: repute in Brief

'Repute' [rɪˈpjuːt] refers to the general opinion or regard of someone or something. It can be positive or negative, as in 'The company has a good repute for quality products.' 'Repute' also has phrases like 'in repute,' meaning having a good reputation, and 'out of repute,' meaning having a bad reputation.