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Repute Definition & Meaning

repute
noun
  1. the state of being held in high esteem and honor
verb
  1. look on as or consider; "she looked on this affair as a joke"; "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"; "He is reputed to be intelligent"

"Repute" in song lyrics

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  • "And ill repute"
    Saul Williams — The Ritual

Words that rhyme with repute

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Frequently asked questions

What does repute mean?
the state of being held in high esteem and honor look on as or consider; "she looked on this affair as a joke"; "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"; "He is reputed to be intelligent"
What part of speech is repute?
Repute is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does repute have?
Repute has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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