meaning of "is said to be"

Abraaocoutinho · #1 (permalink) Tue Jul 08, 2008 13:18 pm *meaning of "is said to be"*

I'd like to get some help about the meaning of the expression "(...) is said to be (...)" in the following sentence, for exemple:
- Dr. Hollywood is said to be the best surgeon in the matter of plastic surgery.

thanks.
regards, Abraão.

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Tue Jul 08, 2008 14:24 pm *meaning of "is said to be"*

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'Is said to be' = 'is rumoured to be'; 'it is generally thought that'.
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Abraaocoutinho · #3 (permalink) Tue Jul 08, 2008 15:04 pm *meaning of "is said to be"*

That's just what I thought about it.
Thanks for confirming it to me.

Jctgf · #4 (permalink) Tue Jul 08, 2008 23:22 pm *meaning of "is said to be"*

''is considered''?
thanks.

Mister Micawber · #5 (permalink) Tue Jul 08, 2008 23:38 pm *meaning of "is said to be"*

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Yes, 'is considered (to be)' also.
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