adjective

reputable

reputable, respected, trustworthy

We only use reputable suppliers for our materials.

We only use reputable suppliers for our materials.

She works for a very reputable law firm.

She works for a very reputable law firm.

a reputable ((noun)) a reputable... She works for a reputable company.

((sb./sth.)) is reputable (sb./sth.) is reputable That builder is very reputable.

Synonyms: respected, trustworthy, reliable; Antonyms: disreputable, shady, unreliable

From 'repute' + '-able', meaning 'able to be held in high repute'. 'Repute' comes from Latin 'reputare' (to think over).

The word contains 'reput(ation)'. A company with a good reputation is a reputable company.

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