repute
UK: /rɪˈpjuːt/ | US: /rɪˈpjuːt/
n. the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
vt. to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way
The word "repute" traces back to Latin reputare, combining re- (expressing repetition) and putare (to think). It originally meant "to reckon" or "to consider repeatedly," evolving into its modern sense of "general opinion" or "reputation." The morpheme pute also appears in words like "compute" (think together) and "dispute" (think apart).
He is a scientist of international repute.
The restaurant is reputed to serve the best pasta in the city.
Her work has gained her high repute among peers.
The town was reputed for its ancient traditions.
They are reputed to be the most honest merchants in the market.