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re·nown
(rĭ-noun′)n.
1. The quality of being widely known or acclaimed; fame.
2. Obsolete Report; rumor.
[Middle English renoun, from Anglo-Norman, from renomer, to make famous : re-, repeatedly (from Latin; see re-) + nomer, to name (from Latin nōmināre, from nōmen, nōmin-, name; see nō̆-men- in Indo-European roots).]
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renown
(rɪˈnaʊn)n
widespread reputation, esp of a good kind; fame
[C14: from Anglo-Norman renoun, from Old French renom, from renomer to celebrate, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nōmināre]
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re•nown
(rɪˈnaʊn)n.
1. widespread and high repute; fame.
2. Obs. report or rumor.
[1300–50; Middle English renoun < Anglo-French; Old French renom, derivative of renomer to make famous =re- re- + nomer < Latin nōmināre to name]
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renown
noun fame, note, distinction, repute, mark, reputation, honour, glory, celebrity, acclaim, stardom, eminence, lustre, illustriousness She used to be a singer of some renown.
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renown
noun1. A position of exalted widely recognized importance:
2. Wide recognition for one's deeds:
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renown
(rəˈnaun) noun fame. renombre
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