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reputed

American  
[ri-pyoo-tid] / rɪˈpyu tɪd /

adjective

  1. reported or supposed to be such.

    the reputed author of a book.


reputed British  
/ rɪˈpjuːtɪd /

adjective

  1. (prenominal) generally reckoned or considered; supposed or alleged

    he is the reputed writer of a number of romantic poems

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of reputed

First recorded in 1540–50; repute + -ed 2

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Reputed as the oldest professional actor in America with a prolific stage career and roles in films including “Field of Dreams” and “Men in Black.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 30, 2023

Reputed to be the oldest alehouse in England, the St Albans venue had survived wars, plagues and economic crises, but closed in February after the licensee's company went into administration.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2022

Who put it forth: Reputed Mafia captain Tony Zerilli in the online "Hoffa Found."

From Fox News • Nov. 25, 2021

Who put it forth: Reputed Mafia captain Tony Zerilli in the online “Hoffa Found.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021

Reputed so, my lord, and of deep practice.

From Sejanus: His Fall by Jonson, Ben

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