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• past participle of repute.
• past tense form of repute.

reputed

American  

[ri-pyoo-tid] / rɪˈpju tɪd /

adjective

1. reported or supposed to be such.

   the reputed author of a book.

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reputed British  

/ rɪˈpjuːtɪd /

adjective

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

   he is the reputed writer of a number of romantic poems

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Other Word Forms

• unreputed
  adjective
• well-reputed
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of reputed

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

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Example Sentences

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reputed

They tend to avoid the DSA’s internal politicking, but are reputed to throw its most raucous parties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Last year, the country’s security service said it had “effectively disabled” a Russian submarine with an underwater drone—a reputed first in warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

The deposit, reputed to be the largest in Africa, is one of the Democratic Republic of Congo's hidden treasures -- which are at the centre of a global race for critical minerals.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Norwich have been crying out for a quick winger who can deliver quality into the box, and in Papa Amadou Diallo they have a player reputed to be the quickest in the league.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2025

They are reputed to be well versed in magical healing, divination, archery and astronomy.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling

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Related Words

• alleged
• assumed
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