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renown

/ɹɪˈnaʊn/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Famous or having a good reputation.

  • adjective

    Recognized or celebrated for achievements.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with renown
home , groom , room
Variants
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renown , renowns , renowned , renowning , of renown
Etymology
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From Old French renom, from re- 'back' + nom 'name'.


Trivia
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  1. Renown is an obsolete term for 'renownment' or 'renownship'.

  2. The term 'renown' has been used in heraldry to describe a charge that is famous or well-known.


Related Concepts
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  1. reputation: A general term for the way people perceive and evaluate someone or something.

  2. fame: A widespread recognition and distinction, often for achievements or notoriety.


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Renown is a term often used to describe a high level of reputation or recognition, typically earned through achievements or excellence in a particular field. It has been used extensively in literature, such as in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and Shakespeare's plays.

How to Memorize "renown"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or thing that is famous or has a good reputation. For example, imagine a celebrity with a large crowd cheering for them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'renown' with words like 'famous', 'recognized', and 'distinguished'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Renown is a name that's known'.


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