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renowned

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Pronunciation: US /rɪˈnaʊnd/

renowned means: Known and admired by many people, usually for being very good at something.

adjective

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Known and admired by many people, usually for being very good at something.

  • She is a renowned chef.
  • The university is renowned for its research.
  • He became internationally renowned as a pianist.

How to use it: renowned for something (The town is renowned for its beautiful gardens.); renowned as something (She is renowned as a brilliant surgeon.)

Similar words: famous, celebrated, well-known

Opposites: unknown

Common phrases: renowned artist, world renowned, renowned for something

Questions about renowned

What does renowned mean?

Known and admired by many people, usually for being very good at something.

What is renowned in other languages?

Türkçe: ünlü · Español: renombrado · Français: renommé · Deutsch: berühmt · Italiano: rinomato · 日本語: 名高い

How do you pronounce renowned?

It is pronounced /rɪˈnaʊnd/.

How do you use renowned in a sentence?

She is a renowned chef. The university is renowned for its research.

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