renown

== English == === Etymology === From Old French renoun (compare with Modern French renom), equivalent to re- + noun. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ Rhymes: -aʊn === Noun === renown (usually uncountable, plural renowns) Fame; celebrity; wide recognition. (obsolete) Reports of nobleness or achievements; praise. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== renowned === Verb === renown (third-person singular simple present renowns, present participle renowning, simple past and past participle renowned) (transitive) To make famous.