Found 3 items, similar to renown.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: renown kemashuran
English → English (WordNet) Definition: renown renown n : the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed [syn: fame, celebrity] [ant: infamy]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Renown Renown \Re*nown"\ (r?-noun"), n. [F. renom. See Noun, and cf. Renown, v.] 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. [1913 Webster] Nor envy we Thy great renown, nor grudge thy victory. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise. [1913 Webster] This famous duke of Milan, Of whom so often I have heard renown. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Renown \Re*nown"\ (r?-noun"), v. t. [F. renommer to name again, celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, L. nominare, fr. nomen a name. See Noun.] To make famous; to give renown to. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] For joi to hear me so renown his son. --Chapman. [1913 Webster] The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown. --Pope. [1913 Webster]