reputed

[ ri-pyoo-tid ]

/ rɪˈpyu tɪd /

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adjective

reported or supposed to be such: the reputed author of a book.

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Origin of reputed

First recorded in 1540–50; repute + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM reputed

un·re·put·ed, adjectivewell-re·put·ed, adjective

Words nearby reputed

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How to use reputed in a sentence

They planned to rob a reputed marijuana dealer who lived there, but he was not home when they barged in.
Released early after a murder conviction, D.C. man is charged in new homicide|Paul M. Duggan, Keith L. Alexander, Peter Hermann|May 12, 2021|Washington Post
High-quality content that comes from the right content marketing mix is not only useful for the audience but also helps brands establish a reputed impression for the target demographic.
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One of a handful of established psilocybin retreat centers in the world, MycoMeditations was founded in 2015, and in the years since has seen surging interest in the reputed mental health benefits of psychedelics.
Will psychedelic mushroom vacations come to the U. S.?|Jen Rose Smith|January 7, 2021|Washington Post
America’s most reputed universities are going all out to protect their international students—and, in-turn, themselves.
US universities have a $45 billion reason to fight tooth and nail for international students|Ananya Bhattacharya|July 9, 2020|Quartz

For additional support, they even create captivating story highlights for these reputed and well-received products.
How to get more leads on Instagram: 10 Highly effective tactics|Bhavik Soni|July 7, 2020|Search Engine Watch
As for the notion of a vast right-wing conspiracy, Farah and other reputed members say that it never existed.
These Clinton Haters Can’t Quit the Crazy|David Freedlander|May 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This time its “big short” was against the American taxpayer, and the gain was a reputed $2.6 billion.
How Washington Gifts the 1 Percent|David Stockman|April 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Before his marriage, he was reputed to have fathered a child by a Filipino woman during his service in that country.
David's Bookclub: Until the Last Trumpet Sounds|David Frum|December 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
It is reputed to be haunted, and many Collinsport locals look upon the house and its denizens with a mix of suspicion and fear.
‘Dark Shadows’ for Dummies or a Glossary of Key Names and Places|Jace Lacob|May 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Harrenhal: An enormous black-stoned castle that is reputed to be haunted and its owners cursed.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2 for Dummies|Jace Lacob|March 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Nothing doubtful or "reputed" ever arrived in the huge packing-cases consigned to Walls End Castle.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Cease ye therefore from the man, whose breath is in his nostrils, for he is reputed high.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
The road by which we entered the city took us direct to the Midland Hotel, which is reputed to be the finest in the Kingdom.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
She is now engaged in teaching school in that city, in which she is reputed to be successful.
The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States|Martin R. Delany
He was a fine gentleman; he was a brave soldier; and he was as yet reputed a skilful general.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay

British Dictionary definitions for reputed

reputed

/ (rɪˈpjuːtɪd) /

adjective

(prenominal) generally reckoned or considered; supposed or allegedhe is the reputed writer of a number of romantic poems

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