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

/ feɪm /

noun

1. the state of being widely known or recognized; renown; celebrity
2. archaic.
   rumour or public report

verb

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

   he was famed for his ruthlessness

Derived Forms

• famed, adjective

Other Word Forms

• fameless adjective
• outfame verb (used with object) outfamed outfaming
• self-fame noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fame¹

1175–1225; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin fāma talk, public opinion, repute, akin to fārī to speak

Word History and Origins

Origin of fame¹

C13: from Latin f ā ma report; related to fārī to say

Example Sentences

But she believes that being impersonated is actually a marker of someone's popularity and fame, saying that "it means you've arrived".

From BBC

She rose to fame as a childhood star making her debut in a number of Nickelodeon projects including the film Harriet the Spy.

From BBC

The Lady's fame owed much to its advice to women on the mysteries of the British class system.

From BBC

Synonymous with James Bond, the late Scottish star first found fame through modelling and body-building before landing a few small theatre and TV roles.

From BBC

Some former players revel in their past fame; Parker takes pains to avoid it.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acclaim
• character
• dignity
• glory
• greatness
• honor
• immortality
• notoriety
• popularity
• prominence
• recognition
• renown
• reputation
• stardom