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fame

[ feym ]

noun

  1. widespread reputation, especially of a favorable character; renown; public eminence:

    to seek fame as an opera singer.

  2. common estimation or opinion generally held of a person or thing; reputation.


verb (used with object)

famed, faming.
  1. Archaic. to have or spread the renown of; to make famous.

fame

/ ڱɪ /

noun

  1. the state of being widely known or recognized; renown; celebrity
  2. archaic.
    rumour or public report
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr; now usually passive to make known or famous; celebrate

    he was famed for his ruthlessness

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • famed, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ڲl adjective
  • dzܳЭ verb (used with object) outfamed outfaming
  • -ڲ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fame1

1175–1225; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin talk, public opinion, repute, akin to ī to speak
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fame1

C13: from Latin f ma report; related to ī to say
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Example Sentences

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He's clearly found a degree of serenity, without surrendering the restless energy that propelled him to fame.

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The cast doesn’t care about achieving fame or manufacturing their persona for the cameras.

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And not only for the fame and fortune, which of course I’ve never gotten back to that level since.

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Starting in McPherson’s native Canada, she follows the future evangelist through early marriages, itinerant preaching, her church in Los Angeles, her fame, her fall and what came after.

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Some live-streaming companies pressure young women to take out loans for surgery, promising a shot at influencer fame.

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