reputed
UK/ri'pju:tid/US
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Definitions
adj.
Generally said or believed to be something, though not certain
据称的，号称的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom repute (re- 'repeatedly' + put 'reckon') + -ed = 'what is repeatedly reckoned to be true.' reputed flags something widely said but not confirmed — 'the reputed leader' is the one people claim is the leader.
Root put still carries 14 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.reputed to be据称是
- 2.reputed author据称的作者
- 3.reputed for以…闻名
- 4.widely reputed广为人知
Example Sentences
- 1.
He is the reputed author of the anonymous letter.
- 2.
The area is reputed for its excellent seafood.
- 3.
She is reputed to be extremely wealthy.