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   renown

   /rɪˈnaʊn/

   noun

   • 1. the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame: "authors of great renown"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French renoun, from Old French renomer ‘make famous’, from re- (expressing intensive force) + nomer ‘to name’, from Latin nominare.

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   What is a person of renown?

   • A person of renown is well known, usually because they do or have done something good. She used to be a singer of some renown. Mailly's work achieved little renown. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. Obsolete 3. Obsolete

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   What does renown do?

   • Renown Incorporated (株式会社 レナウン) is a Japan-based company mainly involved in textile and clothing production. It manufactures textile products, and their raw materials, and sells men's and women's clothing. Renown also operates retail stores throughout the world. It also has interests in store design, real estate, and food processing.

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   What does renoun mean in English?

   • Middle English renoun, from Anglo-French renum, renoun, from renomer to report, speak of, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at name 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 15th century, in the meaning defined above “Renown.”

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   renown: [noun] a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame.

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   RENOWN definition: 1. the state of being famous: 2. the state of being famous: 3. the state of being famous: . Learn more.

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   Renown definition: widespread and high repute; fame.. See examples of RENOWN used in a sentence.

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   RENOWN meaning: 1. the state of being famous: 2. the state of being famous: 3. the state of being famous: . Learn more.

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   renown: 1 n the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed Synonyms: celebrity , fame Antonyms: infamy , opprobrium a state of extreme dishonor Type of: honor , honour , laurels the state of being honored

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   Widespread reputation, esp of a good kind; fame.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Define renown. renown synonyms, renown pronunciation, renown translation, English dictionary definition of renown. n. 1. The quality of being widely known or ...