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reputable

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/ˈrɛpjʊtəbl/ · rep-u-ta-ble

Having a good reputation; well thought of.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having a good reputation; well thought of.

اچھی شہرت رکھنے والا؛ اچھی نظر سے دیکھا جانے والا۔

معروف

ma'roof

Synonyms

esteemedrespectedadmiredمحترمعزت دارمعتبر

Antonyms

disreputabledishonorableinfamousبدنامبےعزتننگین

Common Collocations

  • reputable organization
  • reputable source
  • reputable firm

Example Sentences

She chose a reputable university for her studies.

اس نے اپنی تعلیم کے لئے ایک معروف یونیورسٹی کا انتخاب کیا.

Us ne apni taleem ke liye ek ma'roof university ka intekhab kiya.

The firm is known for its reputable business practices.

یہ فرم اپنی معروف کاروباری روایات کے لئے مشہور ہے.

Yeh firm apni ma'roof karobari riwayat ke liye mashhoor hai.

He is a reputable author with many bestsellers.

وہ کئی بہترین فروخت ہونے والی کتابوں کے معروف مصنف ہیں.

Woh kai behtareen farokht hone wali kitabon ke ma'roof musannif hain.

Easily Confused With

reputable:Often confused with 'reputative', which refers to something that has a reputation, not necessarily a positive one.

Word Family

reputation
nounشہرت
repute
nounشہرت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'reputable' as a word for someone who has a 'reputation' that is 'great'!

Picture a trophy symbolizing honor and respect.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر اک بات پہ کہتے ہو تم، کہ تو کیا ہے؟ تمھاری باتوں سے باتیں نہیں بہتر ہیں۔

Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum, ke tu kya hai? Tumhari baaton se baatein nahi behtar hain.

You say something about everything, but what are you? Your words do not surpass the conversations.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نام کی قیمت رکھو، بے نامی نہیں ہوتی

Naam ki qeemat rakho, be-naami nahi hoti

Value your name, for a nameless one is worthless.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "reputabilis" — able to be considered or esteemed

First known use: 15th century

The term 'reputable' has evolved from the Latin 'reputabilis', which means 'worthy of respect', and has been used in English since the late 15th century.