renown

Meaning

Noun

1. (uncountable, usually) Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.
2. (obsolete, uncountable, usually) Reports of nobleness or achievements; praise.

Verb

To make famous.

Synonyms

fame

celebrity

glory

reputation

notoriety

repute

prestige

distinction

name

good reputation

rumour

honour

report

hearsay

popularity

rumor

kudos

influence

publicity

honor

voice

worth

good name

leading light

bay

great name

bruit

character

commendation

credit

dignity

eminence

en

famous

famousness

glamour

greatness

merit

nobility

noise

notability

note

prominence

sound

🔉

standing

Translations

renommée

Ruf

fama

renombre

renom

φήμη

fama

Ruhm

roem

rinomanza

δόξα

gloria

lof

gloire

beroemdheid

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹɪˈnaʊn/

Etymology

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