repute vs be known as

repute is a noun but be known as is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
repute	Yes	No	Yes	No
be known as	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, repute and be known as are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of repute include esteem, know as, look on, look upon, regard as, take to be, think of.

repute (noun)	be known as (noun)
the state of being held in high esteem and honor

repute (verb)	be known as (verb)
look on as or consider	look on as or consider
	assign a specified (usually proper) name to