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repute vs fame

fame vs repute

repute and fame both are nouns.

repute is a verb but fame is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repute Yes No Yes No
fame Yes No No No
As nouns, fame is a hyponym of repute; that is, fame is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than repute:
  • repute: the state of being held in high esteem and honor
  • fame: favorable public reputation
Other hyponyms of repute include black eye, stock, character, name.
repute (noun) fame (noun)
the state of being held in high esteem and honor the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
favorable public reputation
repute (verb) fame (verb)
look on as or consider
Difference between repute and fame

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