reputablerep‧u‧ta‧ble /ˈrepjətəbəl/ adjective 
If you have a burglar alarm fitted, make sure it is done by a reputable company.► see thesaurus at honest
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Before you buy a used car it's best to go to a reputable garage.
- How do we know that all the firms involved in this deal are reputable?
- If you are going to be out late, book a taxi from a reputable firm.
- Most reputable suppliers advertise in Birds magazine.
- Only buy floppy disks that have come from a reputable source.
- She had her antique vases valued by a reputable dealer.
- the nation's most reputable newspaper
- We chose that company because we thought they were reputable.
- Alternatively, you should deal with a reputable broker of franchises.
- Always be certain that your chiropractor is state licensed and reputable.
- But there are some reputable firms out there.
- If you decide to have one fitted, make sure it is done by a reputable company and meets recognised standards.
- It might have been anticipated that only the most reputable forensic scientists would be used.
- Most reputable dealers will take a computer to pieces for you.
- Prison authorities put them under the wing of reputable agencies.
- The most important thing to consider when shopping for boar is to deal with a reputable supplier.
THESAURUSnot cheating, stealing, lying etc
always saying what is true, and not cheating, stealing etc: · I liked them because they were good honest people.· You can trust Noah – he’s totally honest.
known to be honest and good in your business or work – used about people, companies, or organizations: · It’s best to buy from a reputable company.· They were highly reputable sports physicians.
[not before noun] honest and legal – used about the way something is done, organized etc: · The deal was entirely above board.· Was the voting in the elections above board?
written always behaving in an honest way: · an upright citizen· George was an upright man from a military family.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who does not cheat, steal, break the law etc someone who is honest does not lie, steal or cheat, and can be trusted: · He's one of the few honest politicians we have left.· As the job involves handling large amounts of money, it's essential that our workers are honest.scrupulously honest (=very careful to always be completely honest): · She was scrupulously honest in all her business dealings.
known to be honest, especially in your business activities: · She had her antique vases valued by a reputable dealer.· Before you buy a used car it's best to go to a reputable garage.· How do we know that all the firms involved in this deal are reputable?
known to be very honest - use this especially about someone who is in a position in which it is important to be trusted: · People who look after other people's money should be above suspicion.· During the investigation no one will be considered above suspicion.
if you can trust someone, you are sure that they are honest and that you can depend on them: · Beth's an honest hardworking girl who I know I can trust.can trust somebody to do something: · I knew I could trust Neil to look after the money.
having a good reputation a reputable company or business person has a good reputation and can be trusted: · If you are going to be out late, book a taxi from a reputable firm.· We chose that company because we thought they were reputable.· Most reputable suppliers advertise in Birds magazine.a reputable source: · Only buy floppy disks that have come from a reputable source.
a prestigious organization, event, or product has a reputation of being one of the best of its kind and is highly respected: · I am a partner in one of Cleveland's oldest and most prestigious law firms.· The anxiously awaited invitations to the prestigious end-of-year dance began to arrive.· Women are attaining powerful and prestigious managerial positions.
if a person or their work is well thought of , they have a good reputation for the quality of their work: · Richards is well thought of within his own firm.· Millet's work is less well thought of today than it was during his lifetime.
prestige goods, products, services etc cost a lot and have a very good reputation: · There are always prestige neighbourhoods where only the wealthy or successful can afford to live.· champagne, caviar, truffles and other prestige goods
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY If you have a burglar alarm fitted, make sure it is done by a reputable company.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
If you have a burglar alarm fitted, make sure it is done by a reputable company. (=with a good reputation)· Choose a reputable building company to do the work.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· It might have been anticipated that only the most reputable forensic scientists would be used.· The agents of the Phoenix King could appear at any time and drag away the most reputable people.
NOUN· If you decide to have one fitted, make sure it is done by a reputable company and meets recognised standards.· This gives potential franchisees the confidence of knowing they will be dealing with a reputable company.· An old carpet can be treated, but choose a reputable company to do it.· Anaesthetic cream is applied and pain is non-existent or minimal, but do go to a reputable company.
· But there are some reputable firms out there.· Never accept ActiveX controls unless you're absolutely positive they're from a reputable firm.· Now this is a reputable firm there are plenty of Factory Acts.· If you're having double glazing fitted - make sure it's by a reputable firm.
WORD FAMILYnounreputationreputedisreputeadjectivereputable ≠ disreputablereputedadverbreputedly
respected for being honest or for doing good work SYN reliable OPP disreputablereputable firm/company If you have a burglar alarm fitted, make sure it is done by a reputable company.► see thesaurus at honest