Meaning & use
international reputation
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Meaning
phrasecountable
The level of respect and recognition that a person, company, or country has around the world.
Grammar: Often used with 'a' or 'an': 'a strong international reputation.' It can also be uncountable in general statements: 'International reputation matters.'
Patterns
- have an international reputation
- build an international reputation
- earn an international reputation
- damage someone's international reputation
The university has an international reputation for research.
She built an international reputation as a violinist.
The scandal damaged the company's international reputation.
Word forms
| plural | international reputations |
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Common combinations
- earn an international reputation
- The chef earned an international reputation for her desserts.
- enhance an international reputation
- The award enhanced the museum's international reputation.
- a growing international reputation
- The young scientist has a growing international reputation.
- damage an international reputation
- The recall damaged the brand's international reputation.
Synonyms and how they differ
- global standing
- More formal and often used in business or political contexts; it focuses on rank or status rather than fame.
- worldwide fame
- Emphasizes being widely known, sometimes without the idea of respect.
Opposites
Word family
- reputation noun
- The general opinion people have about someone or something.
- reputable adjective
- Having a good reputation; trusted.
Commonly confused: international reputation or international fame?
international reputation vs international fame
'Fame' means being known by many people; 'reputation' adds the idea of how people judge or respect you.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'international reputation' correctly?
Choose one answer.
The phrase is countable and begins with a vowel sound, so it takes 'an'. Option 1 uses 'a' incorrectly; options 3 and 4 are ungrammatical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “international reputation”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.