■ noun
1》 the opinion generally held of someone or something.
2》 the state of being highly regarded: chefs of international ~.
■ verb ( be ~d ) be generally regarded as having done something or as having particular characteristics.
↘[as adjective ~d ] generally believed to exist or be the case, although not necessarily so.
Derivatives
~dly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~r or L. reputare 'think over'.