Repute Meaning in English
word
ɹipˈjut
ree-PYOOT
ɹɪpjˈuːt
ri-PYOOT
Definition
Repute means the general opinion or reputation that people have about someone or something; it refers to how much respect or status they have.
Usage & Nuances
'Repute' is a formal or literary noun, often paired with adjectives like 'good', 'bad', or 'ill' (as in 'a person of good repute'). It's rarely used in everyday speech; 'reputation' is far more common. Not typically used as a verb in modern English.
Spanish: reputaciónPortuguese (BR): reputaçãoPortuguese (PT): reputaçãoChinese (Simplified): 名声Chinese (Traditional): 名聲Hindi: प्रसिद्धिArabic: سمعةBengali: সুনাম - খ্যাতিRussian: репутация - доброе имяJapanese: 評判（ひょうばん） - 名声（めいせい）Vietnamese: danh tiếng - uy tínKorean: 명성 - 평판Turkish: itibar - saygınlıkUrdu: شہرت - عزتIndonesian: reputasi - nama baik
Example Sentences
He is a lawyer of excellent repute.
basic
The restaurant enjoys a good repute in the city.
basic
His honesty is beyond repute.
basic
The school had fallen into ill repute after several scandals.
natural
She built her repute over years of hard work and trust.
natural
Despite rumors, he maintained his good repute among his peers.
natural