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Definitions for: Renown [n] the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
Webster (1913) Definition: Re*nown" (r?-noun"), n. [F. renom. See Noun, and cf.
Renown, v.]
1. 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.
Nor envy we Thy great renown, nor grudge thy
victory. --Dryden.
2. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise.
This famous duke of Milan, Of whom so often I have
heard renown. --Shak.
Re*nown" (r?-noun"), v. t. [F. renommer to name again,
celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, L.
nominare, fr. nomen a name. See Noun.]
To make famous; to give renown to. [Obs.]
For joi to hear me so renown his son. --Chapman.
The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown. --Pope.
Synonyms: celebrity, fame
Antonyms: infamy, opprobrium
See Also: honor, honour, laurels
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