repute
intermediateB2/rɪˈpjuːt/ · re-pu-te
The opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way.
Meanings
The opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way.
کسی شخص یا چیز کے بارے میں عمومی طور پر رکھا جانے والا خیال؛ کسی خاص طریقے سے دیکھا جانے والی حالت۔
شہرت
shohrat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- public repute
- in high repute
- to enhance one's repute
Example Sentences
She is a writer of great repute in the literary community.
وہ ادبی دنیا میں بڑی شہرت کی حامل مصنفہ ہیں۔
Wo adabi duniya mein bari shohrat ki haamil musanifah hain.
His repute as an expert has grown over the years.
سالوں کے دوران اس کی پیشہ ورانہ شہرت میں اضافہ ہوا ہے۔
Saalon ke doran is ki pesha warana shohrat mein izafa hua hai.
A good repute can open many doors in business.
اچھی شہرت کاروبار میں بہت سے دروازے کھول سکتی ہے۔
Achhi shohrat karobar mein bohat se darwaze khol sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'repute' as the reputation you gain by doing good deeds.
Imagine a star with a glowing reputation in the night sky.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مرتا ہوں تو میری یاد رہے گی لوگوں کے دلوں میں, میری شہرت کو کیا ہے ان کی مٹھی کی زمینوں میں۔
Marta hoon to meri yaad rahe gi logon ke dilon mein, Meri shohrat ko kya hai un ki muthi ki zameenon mein.
When I die, my memory will remain in people's hearts, What is my reputation to the earth in their hands?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بے نام ہے، اس کا نہ کچھ بوجھ ہے۔
Jo be naam hai, us ka na kuch bojh hai.
He who is nameless has no burden.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "reputare" — to think over, consider, count
First known use: 14th century
The word 'repute' comes from the Latin word 'reputare', which means to think over or consider. It has been used in English since the 14th century.