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fame
[feym]
noun
widespread reputation, especially of a favorable character; renown; public eminence.
to seek fame as an opera singer.
common estimation or opinion generally held of a person or thing; reputation.
verb (used with object)
Archaic. to have or spread the renown of; to make famous.
fame
/ feɪm /
noun
the state of being widely known or recognized; renown; celebrity
archaic rumour or public report
verb
(tr; now usually passive) to make known or famous; celebrate
he was famed for his ruthlessness
Other Word Forms
- famed adjective
- fameless adjective
- outfame verb (used with object)
- self-fame noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of fame1
Word History and Origins
Origin of fame1
Example Sentences
Henderson, who rose to fame on ITV show The X Factor, said speaking to other women and learning to understand the condition had been "crucial".
“What amuses me most about Skip is he often represents everyone in the deal,” Ford, who was a client before he rose to fame with “Star Wars,” told The Times in 2005.
Jonsson shot to fame at the end of the 1980s as a weather presenter, then appeared on shows including Gladiators and Shooting Stars, and won Celebrity Big Brother.
Mr Wales said he thought his grandfather was unprepared for the fame the feat would bring him.
Colbert has long been a star within CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, rising to fame on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”
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