# renowned

Pronunciation: say "ri-NOWND" /ɹɪˈnaʊnd/

## Adjective

1. Famous and widely celebrated; known to many people and highly praised or honored.
   - Simple: Famous and respected by a lot of people.
   - _The renowned violinist drew a sold-out crowd at the concert hall._
   - _The university is renowned for its engineering program._

## Verb

2. Past tense and past participle of renown. Rare as a verb form; renowned is usually an adjective meaning famous. — simple past and past participle of renown
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of renown. Use it for the past, or after has, have or had.

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