Thesaurus: renown

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1. v. 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.
2. v. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise.
3. v. t. To make famous; to give renown to.
4. n. the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
5. 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. 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.
6. 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.
7. n:100 n the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed