Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with reputation in American Collocation
reputation
noun
countable/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
good
The pub has an enviable reputation for good ale and excellent food.
bad
The software has a poor reputation and many people find it unstable.
that you deserve
The faculty has a well-earned reputation for research and enterprise.
that has existed for a long time
The Centre for Language and Communication Research has a well-established reputation in a number of teaching and research areas.
becoming stronger
Throughout the 18th century Bath’s growing reputation as a health spa attracted both patients and doctors to the town.
national, international etc
It is the region’s best known cancer centre and has an international reputation for cancer treatment.
types of reputation
Allegations of assault, even when unproved, can ruin a teacher’s professional reputation.
have a reputation
This family pub enjoys a reputation for good food and fine beer.
develop a reputation
The company has built an enviable reputation based on service, quality and value for money.
get a reputation
The college has gained a reputation for providing students with first class lectures.
make a reputation stronger
Tales of riots and imprisonment helped to cement their bad-boy reputation.
make a reputation better
The car repair industry knows it must improve its reputation.
make a reputation worse
His reputation was almost destroyed by lies.
do something that might make your reputation worse
I am not prepared to risk my reputation by being associated with drugs.
She was willing to put her reputation on the line in order to get political progress.
keep the good reputation that you have
The Faculty of Engineering has maintained an excellent reputation over many years.
make a reputation better after it has been damaged
The company must be praying that its smart new product will restore its reputation.
lose the good reputation that you have
The party lost its reputation for economic competence.
skilled or impressive person
She has established her reputation as the best viola player of her generation.
place or organization
Throughout the 1990s, it built up its reputation as a centre for cancer research.