Meaning of REPUTABLE
| Pronunciation: | | 'repyûtubul
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| | Definition: | | [adj] having a good reputation; "a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine" |
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| | Synonyms: | | esteemed, estimable, good, honorable, honored, prestigious, respectable, respected, well-thought-of |
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| | Antonyms: | | disreputable | | |
| | See Also: | | honourable | |
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| | Definition: | | \Rep"u*ta*ble\ (r?p"?-t?-b'l), a. [From {Repute}.]
Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable;
praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable
conduct.
In the article of danger, it is as reputable to elude
an enemy as defeat one. --Broome.
Syn: Respectable; creditable; estimable. -- {Rep"u
ta*ble*ness}, n. -- {Rep"u*ta*bly}, adv.
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