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fame
[ feym ]
noun
- widespread reputation, especially of a favorable character; renown; public eminence:
to seek fame as an opera singer.
- common estimation or opinion generally held of a person or thing; reputation.
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to have or spread the renown of; to make famous.
fame
/ ڱɪ /
noun
- the state of being widely known or recognized; renown; celebrity
- archaic.rumour or public report
verb
- tr; now usually passive to make known or famous; celebrate
he was famed for his ruthlessness
Derived Forms
- famed, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ڲl adjective
- dzܳЭ verb (used with object) outfamed outfaming
- -ڲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of fame1
Word History and Origins
Origin of fame1
Example Sentences
Kneecap's reputation grew in 2024 with the release of a film, also called Kneecap, which presented a semi-fictional, and often hilarious, account of their rise to fame.
Russell Crowe of Gladiator fame is a big Leeds supporter and part owner of the club.
The rock hall of fame’s newest list of inductees would make for one crazy playlist.
The show, which had its official opening Sunday at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre, tells the story of the unsuccessful career of a real-life bandit, who achieved more fame as a corpse than as a man.
"We were so fascinated with her and her family and their rise to fame... When the heist happened we were so surprised. How could burglars have gotten so close to her?"
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