renown Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
    celebrity; fame.

WordNet

Re*nown" noun
Etymology
F. renom. See Noun, and cf. Renown, v.
Definitions
  1. The state of being much known and talked of; exalted reputation derived from the extensive praise of great achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; -- always in a good sense.
    Nor envy we Thy great renown, nor grudge thy victory. Dryden.
  2. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise.
    This famous duke of Milan, Of whom so often I have heard renown. Shak.
Re*nown" transitive verb
Etymology
F. renommer to name again, celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, L. nominare , fr. nomen a name. See Noun.
Definitions
  1. To make famous; to give renown to. Obs.
    For joi to hear me so renown his son. Chapman.
    The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown. Pope.

Webster 1913