Reputed

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpjutɪd/

Definitions of reputed

adjective describing a person or thing that is generally said or believed to be a certain way, often based on reputation or hearsay

Example Sentences

A1 The reputed wizard cast a spell on the princess.

A2 The reputed restaurant in town serves delicious food.

B1 The reputed scientist made a groundbreaking discovery.

B2 The reputed author's new book is receiving rave reviews.

C1 The reputed company is known for its high-quality products.

C2 The reputed actor won an award for his outstanding performance.

Examples of reputed in a Sentence

formal The company is highly reputed for its ethical business practices.

informal She's a reputed expert in the field of astrophysics.

slang That restaurant is reputed to have the best burgers in town.

figurative His reputed charm and charisma make him a popular figure in social circles.

Grammatical Forms of reputed

• past tense: reputed
• plural: reputeds
• comparative: more reputed
• superlative: most reputed
• present tense: repute
• future tense: will repute
• perfect tense: have reputed
• continuous tense: is reputeing
• singular: reputed
• positive degree: reputed
• infinitive: repute
• gerund: reputing
• participle: reputed

Origin and Evolution of reputed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reputed' originated from the Latin word 'reputare', which means to count, reckon, or estimate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reputed' evolved to mean generally considered or believed to be a certain way, based on reputation or popular belief.