Fadil was a man of ill repute.
Source: tatoeba (5892450)
Repute
/ɹɪˈpjuːt/
Synonyms for "repute" (151 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
Strong matches (45)
Noun(6 words)
dignitydistinctiondivinedominancedominationdreameclateffecteminenceenchantmentesteemexpectfacefamefancyfavorfeelfigureforcegather
Show 16 more words
glorygood feelinggood namegoodwillgrantgreatnessholdhonorimagineimportanceincidental powerinferinfluenceinfluentialityinsinuationkudos
Verb(3 words)
Related words (75)
Noun(5 words)
leadershipletlet beleveragemagnetismmasterymemorabilitymomentnamenotabilitynotenoteworthinessnotorietyopinepatronagepersonalitypersuasionpopularitypotencypower
Show 45 more words
predominanceprefigurepreponderancepressureprestigepresumepresupposepresurmiseprominenceprovisionally acceptpublicitypurchasereckonrecognitionreignremarkablenessrenownrepreportreputationrulesaliencesaystatussuasionsubtle influencesuggestionsupposesupremacysurmisesuspectswaytaketake fortake for grantedtake ittake to betalk of the townthinktradeunderstandupper handvogueweightwhip hand
Verb(5 words)
look onlook uponregard astake to bethink of
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: reputation, acclaim, accredit as, ascendancy, assume.
- Sentence evidence is available for repute, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "repute".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "repute"
Keep "repute" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "repute" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "repute", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "repute" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
9 entriesacademic reputeaccredit as leaderbe reputed to be honestbe reputed to be influentialbe reputed to be wealthycredit as expertesteem as authorityprofessional reputepublic repute
Collocations
12 entriesacademic reputebe reputed asbe reputed to beestablished reputefavorable reputegood reputehigh reputepublic reputerepute asrepute someone asreputed to bereputedly
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Sami was a man of ill repute.
Source: tatoeba (6378991)
It chanced that this Hugo came to love (if, indeed, so dark a passion may be known under so bright a name) the daughter of a yeoman who held lands near the Baskerville estate. But the young maiden, being discreet and of good repute, would ever avoid him, for she feared his evil name.
Source: tatoeba (6605736)
Tom is a public speaker of some repute.
Source: tatoeba (10081594)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "repute"?
Closest matches include reputation, acclaim, accredit as, ascendancy, assume.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "repute"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.