repute — the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something; reputation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something; reputation
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpjuːt/
Korean meaning: 평판, 명성, 소문
Korean pronunciation: 리**퓨**트
Example Sentences
- The pizza place has such a bad repute that even delivery drivers refuse to eat there.
- She is reputed to have memorized every Netflix password in the neighborhood.
- The university enjoys an excellent repute for its research programs.
repute
NOUN//rɪˈpjuːt//
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something; reputation
The old violin maker is held in high repute across the entire music world.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reputare' meaning 'to think over' or 'to reckon', composed of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'putare' (to think, calculate, or trim). The word entered English through Old French 'reputer' in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“The pizza place has such a bad repute that even delivery drivers refuse to eat there.”
“She is reputed to have memorized every Netflix password in the neighborhood.”
“The university enjoys an excellent repute for its research programs.”
“The cafe is reputed to serve the strongest coffee in town.”
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