Repute — Defs

01 v. t. To hold in thought; to account; to estimate; to hold; to think; to reckon.

imp. & p. p. Reputed; p. pr. & vb. n. Reputing

1.
To hold in thought; to account; to estimate; to hold; to think; to reckon.
“Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?” — Job xviii. 3.

“The king your father was reputed for A prince most prudent.” — Shak.

02 n. Character reputed or attributed; reputation, whether good or bad; established opinion; public estimate.

1.
Character reputed or attributed; reputation, whether good or bad; established opinion; public estimate.
“He who regns Monarch in heaven, till then as one secure Sat on his throne, upheld by old repute.” — Milton.
2.
Specifically: Good character or reputation; credit or honor derived from common or public opinion; -- opposed to disrepute.