rep·u·ta·ble

[rep-yuh-tuh-buhl]
adjective
1.
held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
2.
considered to be good or acceptable usage; standard: reputable speech.

Origin:
1605–15; repute + -able

rep·u·ta·bil·i·ty, rep·u·ta·ble·ness, noun
rep·u·ta·bly, adverb
non·rep·ut·a·ble, adjective
non·rep·ut·a·bly, adverb
sub·rep·u·ta·ble, adjective
sub·rep·u·ta·bly, adverb
un·rep·u·ta·ble, adjective
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reputable (ˈrɛpjʊtəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  having a good reputation; honoured, trustworthy, or respectable
2.  (of words) acceptable as good usage; standard
 
reputa'bility
 
n
 
'reputably
 
adv

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Example sentences
Honest, reputable and good businessmen will have nothing to do with money
  laundering.
There's a well-maintained garden and reputable on-site restaurant.
Be brief and provide links to reputable sources that have accurate data.
Many reputable breeders are now using genetic tests to ensure they produce
  animals free from diseases that muddy their breed.
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