reputably
- adverb
- /ˈrɛpjʊtəblɪ/
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reputable
- The organization is known to operate reputably, ensuring transparency in all its dealings.
Examples
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Human development and higher per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) correlate with less perceived corruption and with reputably clean leadership.
Academic text (2005) -
They're reputably the upper gates of hell.
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They are conducted less frequently, and most are conducted less reputably.
Blog text (15) -
I think we can certainly encourage bloggers and everyone else to do the best they can, act reputably, be ethical, etc., but as I've written about before, it's awful hard to disclaim all possible bias in a world where I can't know your family, friends, enemies, or companies.
Blog text (7) -
On 18 February 1987, the interview was published in taz, not because HV A/X had specifically selected taz to spread the myth, as Bohnsack later claimed, but because Heym had failed to secure publication more reputably in a weekly paper rather than in a daily.
Academic text (2013) -
He runs his business reputably, gaining the trust of his clients through honest practices.
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The charity is reputably dedicated to helping those in need, so many people donate generously.
Synonyms
193
3.5
In a way that follows rules about right and wrong
182
1.3
In a truthful way that shows you mean what you say
52
3.0
In a careful way that shows others they can trust you to do what is right
45
4.4
In a way that follows ideas about what is right and fair
25
4.2
In a way that shows honesty and fairness
20
2.7
In a proper and respectful way
19
3.3
In a way that makes people respect or praise someone
2
3.3
In a proper and decent way that makes people think well of you
1
5.8
In a way that shows good moral behavior
1
9.1
In a way that cannot be blamed or criticized
1
5.9
Acting honestly and fairly
1
6.3
In a way that deserves praise for doing a good job
1
7.2
Acts in a way that deserves praise
In a way that has no blame
Antonyms
How Reputable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word reputably comes from the word reputation, which comes from an old Latin word meaning 'to think over', and is the same root as repute, meaning 'what people think of you'. So, to act reputably is to act in a way people respect and trust.