Definition of renown Renown

/ɹɪnawˈn/ - [rinawn] - re•nown

We found 8 definitions of renown from 6 different sources.

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What does renown mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun
renown - the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  fame, celebrity
  laurels, honor, honour a woman's virtue or chastity
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • renown (v.)
    The state of being much known and talked of; exalted reputation derived from the extensive praise of great achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; -- always in a good sense.
  • renown (v.)
    Report of nobleness or exploits; praise.
  • renown (v. t.)
    To make famous; to give renown to.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • renown
    The state or quality of having a positive reputation.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • renown
    rē-nown′, n. a great name: celebrity: éclat.—v.t. to make famous.—adj. Renowned′, celebrated: illustrious: famous.—adv. Renown′edly.—n. Renown′er, one who gives renown: a swaggerer.—adj. Renown′less. [O. Fr. renoun (Fr. renom)—L. re-, again, nomen, a name.]

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