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renown

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈnaʊn/

renown means: The state of being widely known and admired.

noun

FAMEC1

The state of being widely known and admired.

  • Her paintings brought her renown.
  • The university has earned international renown.
  • He was a doctor of great renown.

How to use it: renown for something (The town gained renown for its beautiful gardens.); of renown (She is a musician of international renown.)

Similar words: fame, distinction

Opposites: obscurity

Common phrases: international renown, win renown, of great renown, renown for something

verb

MAKE FAMOUSC2

To make someone or something widely known and admired.

  • The poet sought to renown the hero.
  • Their brave deeds were renowned in song.
  • His victories renowned his name across the kingdom.

Similar words: celebrate, glorify

Common phrases: renown a hero, renown someone's deeds

Questions about renown

What does renown mean?

The state of being widely known and admired.

What is renown in other languages?

Türkçe: ün · Español: renombre · Français: renommée · Deutsch: Ruhm · Italiano: fama · 日本語: 名声

How do you pronounce renown?

It is pronounced /rɪˈnaʊn/.

How do you use renown in a sentence?

Her paintings brought her renown. The university has earned international renown.

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