Renown
[rɪ'naʊn]
Definition
(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.
(v.) Report of nobleness or exploits; praise.
(v. t.) To make famous; to give renown to.
Typed by Cedric
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Distinction, repute, name, reputation, note, notoriety, figure, fame, celebrity, glory, honor.
Checker: Stella
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Fame, distinction, note, notability, eminence, celebrity, glory, reputation,lustre, honor
ANT:Disgrace, meanness, ignobleness, degradation, taint, stain, brand, discredit,dishonor, disrepute
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Definition
n. a great name: celebrity: é–lat.—v.t. to make famous.—adj. Renowned′ celebrated: illustrious: famous.—adv. Renown′edly.—n. Renown′er one who gives renown: a swaggerer.—adj. Renown′less.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
n. A degree of distinction between notoriety and fame—a little more supportable than the one and a little more intolerable than the other. Sometimes it is conferred by an unfriendly and inconsiderate hand.
Typist: Loretta
Examples
- Davoust and Massena, who wrought in many a battle tragedy, are here, and so also is Rachel, of equal renown in mimic tragedy on the stage. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- In the interests of renown the forwardness should lie chiefly in the capacity to handle things. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- But then I am not a mighty man--I shall never be a man of renown. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Was it in battle that Lancelot de Lac and Sir Tristram won renown? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- I am but half a soldier; I love the renown, but not the trade of war. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- The first in honour as in arms, in renown as in place, said the Pilgrim, was the brave Richard, King of England. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- It is a name of heroism and renown; of kings, princes, and knights; and seems to breathe the spirit of chivalry and warm affections. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Mr. Dick's renown was not long confined to us. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I wondered if she would justify her renown: with strange curiosity, with feelings severe and austere, yet of riveted interest, I waited. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- In all employments, generous, just he proved, Renown'd for courtesy, by all beloved. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- Desire of renown, and presumptuous ambition, had characterized his youth. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- It was then demolished by a mob and its inventor reviled, but it afterward became the pride of Lyons and the means of its renown and wealth in the weaving of silks of rich designs. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
Checker: Melva