n. & v.
--n. reputation (known by repute).
--v.tr.
1. (as reputed adj.) (often foll. by to + infin.) be generally considered or reckoned (is reputed to be the best).
2 (as reputed adj.) passing as being, but probably not being (his reputed father).
Derivatives:
reputedly adv.
Etymology: ME f. OF reputer or L reputare (as RE-, putare think)