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

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