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   famed

   /feɪmd/

   adjective

   • 1. known about by many people; renowned: "he is famed for his eccentricities"
   • ▪ widely reported or rumoured.

   Word Origin Middle English: past participle of archaic fame (verb), from Old French famer, from Latin fama.

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   What does famed mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! FAMED definition: 1. famous or known to many people: 2. famous or known to many people: 3. known about by many…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if a book is famed?

   • If a book is famed, it's either a bestseller or a classic, and if your English teacher is famed, it's probably hard to get into her classes because everyone wants to take them. The 16th century meaning of famed was "much talked about," from the now-obsolete verb fame, "spread abroad or report."

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   What does a famous person mean?

   • very well known and, often, highly regarded; famous. The quick turnaround from Saturday night’s comeback win against visiting Georgia Tech had prompted Bennett to use portions of practice last week for a refresher on facing the Orange’s famed zone defense.

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   adjective. uk / feɪmd / us / feɪmd / Add to word list. famous or known to many people: famed for It's a city famed for its ski slopes and casinos. the famed Chinese strategist Sun Tzu. Synonyms. celebrated. illustrious formal. notable. noted. renowned. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Fame and famous. A-lister. acclaimed. annal. anyone.

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   The meaning of FAMED is known widely and well : famous. How to use famed in a sentence.

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   adjective. us / feɪmd / uk / feɪmd / Add to word list. famous or known to many people: famed for It's a city famed for its ski slopes and casinos. the famed Chinese strategist Sun Tzu. Synonyms. celebrated. illustrious formal. notable. noted. renowned. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Fame and famous. A-lister. acclaimed. annal. anyone.

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   Famed definition: very well known and, often, highly regarded; famous.. See examples of FAMED used in a sentence.

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   noun [ U ] uk / feɪm / us / feɪm / Add to word list. B2. the state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc.: rise to fame She first rose to fame as a singer at the age of 16. fame and fortune She moved to London in search of fame and fortune. The town's fame rests on its beautiful cathedral. Synonyms.

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   Definition of famed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Something that's famed is very well-known, or famous. Your dad's famed brownies are the highlight of every bake sale in town. The adjective famed basically means "renowned." In other words, something that's famed is famous, usually for its excellence.