renown
ri-NOWN/ɹɪˈnaʊn/
Verbrenowns, renowning, renowned
Formsrenowns, renowning, renowned
- 1The state of being widely known and admired by many people.
Like when so many people know your name that even strangers recognize you.
The singer gained great renown after her first album.
He is a doctor of wide renown in his field.
Similarfame, acclaim, prestige, eminence, distinction
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- 2To make a person or thing famous and widely known.
Like a big win that suddenly makes everyone know who you are.
A single brave act can renown a soldier for life.
Popular books renown their authors around the world.
Similarimmortalize, glorify
- 3Stories people tell about someone's brave or noble deeds, and praise for them.
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Origin
From Old French renoun, made from re- plus noun.