reputable — having a good reputation; respected and trusted by others
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a good reputation; respected and trusted by others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrepjətəbl/
Example Sentences
- My mom only shops at reputable stores, which is why we never have knock-off designer bags that fall apart.
- He chose a reputable university over a party school, much to his friends' disappointment.
- The reputable restaurant has never served food that wasn't Instagram-worthy.
reputable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈrepjətəbl/]
having a good reputation; respected and trusted by others
She chose a reputable clinic after reading years of trusted reviews.
What's disputable may change, but a reputable name remains immutable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'reputare' (to think again, to consider), combining the prefix 're-' (again) with 'putare' (to think or reckon). The word evolved to describe someone or something that is repeatedly thought of favorably, resulting in the sense of having a good reputation or being well-regarded.
Breakdown
re- (again) + putare (to think, reckon) + -able (capable of being). The suffix '-able' transforms the Latin verb into an adjective meaning 'worthy of being thought well of' or 'capable of having a good reputation.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom only shops at reputable stores, which is why we never have knock-off designer bags that fall apart.”
“He chose a reputable university over a party school, much to his friends' disappointment.”
“The reputable restaurant has never served food that wasn't Instagram-worthy.”
“Always buy electronics from reputable retailers to avoid warranty issues.”
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