# reduce vs repute

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### reduce
*verb · IPA /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs/ · frequency rank #1,916*
To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

### repute
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈpjuːt/ · frequency rank #45,047*
Reputation, especially a good reputation.

## Source
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