renown

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.
  2. Reports of nobleness or achievements; praise.
verb
  1. To make famous.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈnaʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-renown.wav

Word forms

renown renowns renowning renowned

Etymology

From Old French renoun (compare with Modern French renom), equivalent to re- + noun.

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