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Definition of: repute
(ri·py
t′) v.t. ·put·ed, ·put·ing
To regard or consider to be as specified; esteem: usually in the passive: They are reputed to be an intelligent people.
—noun
1. Reputation, good or bad.
2. Public opinion; general report. [<L reputare reckon, be reputed <re- again + putare think, count]
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