n.
- the opinion generally held of someone or something.
- the state of being highly regarded:
chefs of international repute.
v.
(
be reputed)
be generally regarded as having done something or as having particular characteristics.
▸
[as adj. reputed]
generally believed to exist or be the case, although not necessarily so.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. reputer or L. reputare ‘think over’.