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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, fam·ing.
  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
“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 Words From

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

Origin of fame1

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

He’s won two Grammy awards, one Academy of Country Music award and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019.

Stafford, however, instantly recounted the statistical picture going into it, the personnel and coverages former Patriots coach Bill Belichick successfully deployed to neutralize Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson, and key injuries that occurred.

Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich has been away from the team because he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month, the San Antonio Spurs announced.

A standout for the school’s soccer team, she also has gained fame in flag football.

The Strong National Museum of Play which is home to the National Toy Hall of Fame announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, that the three toys, Transformers, My Little Pony and Phase 10 are 2024's inductees into the Hall of Fame.

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