renown Definition
re·nown (ri no̵un′)
noun
- great fame or reputation; celebrity
- Obsolete report or rumor
Etymology: ME renoun < Anglo-Fr < OFr renom < renommer, to name again or often, make famous < re-, again + nom(m)er, to name < L nominare < nomen, name
transitive verb
Obsolete to make famous
renown Synonyms
renown Usage Examples
Object
- tractor: Tractors UK Tafe Tractors renowned for being basic, simple and reliable.
- world: We've got the world renowned National Park Coastal Path on the very Western tip of Europe right on our doorstep.
Converse of object
- earn: This same year ( 1687 ) he took Holy orders and soon earned renown as a preacher in London.
- gain: In the 1950s New York City Ballet began touring and gained worldwide renown.
- achieve: Our Research and Development Unit for English Studies has achieved world renown for its work in corpus linguistics.
Adjective modifier
- world-wide: It has now got a world-wide renown and that is something " .
- worldwide: In the 1950s New York City Ballet began touring and gained worldwide renown.
- international: Its purpose-built craft gallery allows local makers to show beside work of international renown.
Modifying Another Word
- internationally: British doctors used to be renowned internationally for their high level of professional idealism.
- globally: Speck are globally renowned as being the best designer and manufacturer of cases and skins for every iPod out there - no contest.
- justly: The focal point of this family-run hotel is the atmospheric restaurant the regional cooking is justly renowned locally, with delicious truffle specialities.
- worldwide: Also accused is the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust, which is renowned worldwide for its social research.
- nationally: Festival Time The Arts Center is also the focal point for the nationally renowned King's Lynn Festival each July.
- world-wide: It is an area renowned world-wide for magnificent scenery steeped in fascinating history and famous legends.
Noun used with modifier
- AEC: Five AEC Renowns joined the fleet in 1977 from Nottingham City Transport.
- world: Like darts chooses better chance elite world renown of skill are.
Preposition: for
- excellence: The area is renowned for the excellence of its eating houses and country pubs.
- warmth: The hotel is renowned for the warmth of its welcome, the friendliness of its staff and the level of its efficiency.
- scenery: Also ideally located for exploring this beautiful region renowned for scenery, natural splendor and its wines.
- quality: In the culinary world, Scotland is renowned for the quality of its ingredients.
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