Renown: meaning, definitions and examples

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renown

 

[ rษชหˆnaสŠn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in society

The state of being famous or well known for a particular skill or achievement.

Synonyms

celebrity, fame, prestige

Examples of usage

  • He achieved great renown for his work in the field of medicine.
  • Her novels have brought her international renown.
  • The company has gained renown for its innovative approach.
Context #2 | Verb

in society

To be known and admired by many people for some special quality or achievement.

Synonyms

acclaimed, celebrated, noted

Examples of usage

  • She is renowned for her charitable work.
  • The artist is renowned for his unique style.

Translations

Translations of the word "renown" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renome

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเคฟเคฆเฅเคงเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ruhm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketenaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะฐะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ renoma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅๅฃฐ (ใ‚ใ„ใ›ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renommรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renombre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรถhret

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…์„ฑ (myeongseong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู‡ุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ renomรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ renomรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃฐๆœ› (shฤ“ngwร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slovesnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฆgรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐาฃา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรถhrษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renombre

Etymology

The word 'renown' originated from the Middle English 'renoun', which came from the Old French 'renon', meaning 'fame'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over the centuries, 'renown' has been associated with fame, prestige, and admiration for exceptional achievements.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,231, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.