reputed

[US]/rɪ'pjuːtɪd/
[UK]/rɪ'pjutɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. well-known for a particular quality; generally considered to be...
v. considered.

Phrases & Collocations

of repute

of good repute

Example Sentences

reputed to be of good quality

Jill was reputed to be hot stuff.

the reputed author of the article;

He is ill reputed in the business community.

the house is reputed to be the original of Mansfield Park.

he was reputed to have a fabulous house.

this area gave the lie to the reputed flatness of the country.

intensive training with reputed coaches.

He is reputed for his honesty.

A blend of tequila and the damiana herb, a reputed aphrodisiac.

She is reputed to be Europe's best singer.

he was reputed to have the finest French table of the time.

Real-world Examples

Because he is reputed as the best surgeon in our hospital.

Source: New Concept English Vocabulary Book 3 for Speaking

And, you know, in France, the French Republic is reputed to be color blind.

Source: NPR News February 2017 Compilation

Stand before the “Drago Milenario” a Dragon Tree, reputed to be more than 1000 years old.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide (Video Version)

He pleaded not guilty to charges involving smuggling tons of cocaine. The defense blames another reputed drug lord.

Source: AP Listening November 2018 Collection

This is still disputed, but it's clear that the woman reputed for writing it was one of America's most fascinating characters.

Source: Past exam papers for the English CET-6 reading section.

They often reputed to be cold, detached and uncaring.

Source: Listen to this 2 Intermediate English Listening

Harry Styles was reputed for his compassionate demeanor and perfect hair.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2020 Collection

After the reputed wizard's death, his humble homestead had fallen an easy spoil into Colonel Pyncheon's grasp.

Source: Seven-angled Tower (Part 1)

I am familiar with your ignoble profession, but you must take your reputed talents to some other field.

Source: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: New Cases (Part Two)

Al-Bahri, who was a Yemeni national, was reputed to have been involved in military attacks during the 1990s in Bosnia, Somalia and Afghanistan.

Source: BBC Listening Collection December 2015

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