fame

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being known, celebrated, or successful.

  - "She gained fame for her acting skills."
  - "The rock band has worldwide fame."

• noun

  A reputation or honor bestowed upon a person or thing.

  - "He sought fame and fortune."
  - "The statue is a symbol of national fame."

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Pronunciation

1. /feɪm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1684609"

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Antonyms

obscurity , unknownness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fame
ame , fame , game , tame

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Variants

List of all variants of fame that leads to same result
fame , fames , famed , faming , Hall of Fame , Hall of Famer , Hall of Famers , Halls of Fame , claim to fame , what price fame , what price glory , what price glory/fame

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Etymology

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Old French fama, from Latin fama 'report, rumor, fame'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fame' is derived from the Latin word 'fama', which means 'report' or 'rumor'.

2. The famous painting 'The Starry Night' by Vincent van Gogh was painted while he was in a mental institution.

3. The famous phrase 'Fame is a fickle food' is from Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Renown: A synonym for fame, often used to describe a reputation that is based on respect or admiration.

2. Infamy: The opposite of fame, referring to a negative reputation or notoriety.

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Culture

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Fame is often associated with success, recognition, and prestige. It can be attained through various means such as artistic achievements, athletic prowess, or business success. In literature, fame is a common theme in works such as Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' and T.S. Eliot's 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'. In art, famous paintings include 'The Mona Lisa' and 'The Starry Night'. In music, famous songs include 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Imagine'.

How to Memorize "fame"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or thing being recognized and celebrated by a large crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fame' with words such as 'success', 'recognition', and 'celebrity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fame is a name for recognition'.

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