Reputable
/ˈrepjətəbl/
adjectiveB2
Definition
Reputable describes someone or something that many people trust and respect because they have a good history of honesty and quality. It often refers to businesses, professionals, or organizations known for doing the right thing and being fair.
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Known for honesty and trustworthiness
- •She works for a reputable law firm with many years of experience.
- •We chose a reputable hotel to make sure our stay was safe and comfortable.
- •The restaurant is reputable for its fresh and tasty food.
Having a good reputation or name in a community or industry
- •He is a reputable scientist respected by his colleagues.
- •Reputable companies follow the law and treat customers fairly.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "reputable" like "good" or "trusted," but stronger because it means many people agree and respect it
- ✓Picture a well-known shop with many happy customers who say it is honest and fair
- ✓It's the feeling you get when you hear about a doctor or company that many people recommend
- ✓Sounds like "REH-pyu-tuh-bul" → imagine a "reputation" that is "stable" and strong like a solid building
- ✓Think of famous brands like Apple or trusted doctors who have earned respect over time
- ✓NOT like "unknown" or "new" — reputable means people already know and trust it
- ✓NOT like "fake" or "dishonest" — reputable means honest and reliable
- ✓NOT just "good" (which can be personal opinion), reputable means widely accepted as good by others
Try Other Words
- •Honest: truthful and fair (Use when focusing on truth and fairness rather than general respect)
- •Trusted: believed to be reliable (Use when you want to say someone or something is dependable)
- •Well-known: famous or recognized (Use when the focus is on popularity more than trust or respect)
- •Respectable: worthy of respect (Use when you want to emphasize respect but not necessarily trustworthiness)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: "repute" (noun meaning reputation or opinion) + suffix "-able" (able to be)
- •Etymology: From Latin "reputare" meaning to think over or consider, through Old French and Middle English
- •Historical development: Originally related to having a good opinion or reputation, used since the 1500s to describe trustworthy people or things
- •Modern usage: Commonly used to describe businesses, people, or places known for being honest and respected
Reflect & Connect
•What makes a person or company become reputable in your culture or community?
•Can something lose its reputation and become not reputable? How does that happen?
Fill in the blanks
1.We decided to buy from a reputable seller because we wanted to avoid ___ products.
2.A reputable doctor usually has many ___ from satisfied patients.
3.Unlike a new company, a reputable company has a long history of ___ and good service.
4.When choosing a hotel, it is important to check if it is reputable and ___ by travelers.
5.People trust reputable brands because they have built ___ over many years.
6.If a business is not reputable, customers may ___ buying from it.
7.She only works with reputable clients to protect her professional ___.