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   renown

   /rɪˈnaʊn/

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   • 1. the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame: "authors of great renown"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French renoun, from Old French renomer ‘make famous’, from re- (expressing intensive force) + nomer ‘to name’, from Latin nominare.

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   What does renown mean?

   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of RENOWN is a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame. How to use renown in a sentence.

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   What is a person of renown?

   • A person of renown is well known, usually because they do or have done something good. She used to be a singer of some renown. Mailly's work achieved little renown. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. Obsolete 3. Obsolete

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   What does renown do?

   • Renown Incorporated (株式会社 レナウン) is a Japan-based company mainly involved in textile and clothing production. It manufactures textile products, and their raw materials, and sells men's and women's clothing. Renown also operates retail stores throughout the world. It also has interests in store design, real estate, and food processing.

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   What does renoun mean in English?

   • Middle English renoun, from Anglo-French renum, renoun, from renomer to report, speak of, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at name 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 15th century, in the meaning defined above “Renown.”

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRENOWN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] formal uk / rɪˈnaʊn / us / rɪˈnaʊn / Add to word list. the state of being famous: a woman of great renown. Her renown spread across the country. Synonyms. celebrity. fame. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. fame His daring fashions brought him fame in the 1950s.

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     noun [ U ] formal us / rɪˈnaʊn / uk / rɪˈnaʊn / Add to word...

   • Znaczenie Renown, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     RENOWN definicja: 1. the state of being famous: 2. the state...

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     RENOWN translate: 名譽;聲望;聲譽. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Renown Spanish Translation

     RENOWN translate: renombre, fama, renombre. Learn more in...

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     RENOWN translate: danh tiếng. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   • Renown: French Translation

     RENOWN translate: renom. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Learn the meaning of renown as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Renown is a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame.

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   Renown definition: widespread and high repute; fame.. See examples of RENOWN used in a sentence.

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   Renown is the state of being famous or having a good reputation. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and read examples from various sources.

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   Renown is fame and acclaim — the kind of celebrity that most people only dream about. Renown is not only about celebrity, though; it also means being highly respected in one's field.

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   Renown is the state of being famous and receiving respect because of something you have done that people admire. Learn how to use this word in formal contexts with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.

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   Renown is a noun that means widespread reputation, esp of a good kind; fame. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, word origin, and examples of renown in sentences from various sources.