renown
gb/ɹɪnˈaʊn/ us/ɹɪnˈaʊn/
C1
English
~ 27700
hírnév, elismertség
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
hírnév
B1
elismertség
C1
Usage pattern:
gain/win/achieve renown for [something]
The scientist gained international renown for her work on climate change.
A tudós nemzetközi hírnévre tett szert az éghajlatváltozással kapcsolatos munkájával.
He rose from poverty to literary renown in just a decade.
A szegénységből egyetlen évtized alatt irodalmi hírnévre emelkedett.
The restaurant quickly achieved renown for its creative vegan menu.
Despite his renown as a composer, he remained a very private person.
Her renown grew after she won the prestigious award.
Learner examples
The young singer won renown after her first big hit.
A fiatal énekesnő az első nagy slágere után hírnevet szerzett.
The city enjoys worldwide renown for its beautiful old buildings.
A város világszerte hírnévnek örvend gyönyörű régi épületei miatt.
He gained renown as a brave and honest leader.
The chef achieved renown for his simple but tasty food.
Her renown came from many years of hard work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "renown" (noun) with "renowned" (adjective). Use "renown" in phrases like "win renown" or "international renown", and "renowned" before a noun, as in "a renowned artist". Another confusion is with "notoriety", which usually means being famous for something bad, while "renown" is generally positive.
Meaning
fame and wide admiration
Collocations
international renown
|worldwide renown
|of great renown
|win renown
|gain renown
|achieve renown
Synonyms
fame (Most common general word; can sound more neutral or even shallow, while "renown" is slightly more formal and often positive.)
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acclaim (Focuses on public praise or approval rather than just being known.)
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distinction (Emphasizes special honor or excellence rather than simple wide recognition.)
Antonyms
obscurity (Describes being unknown or not famous, the opposite of being widely recognized.)
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anonymity (Emphasizes having no known name or identity, the opposite of being publicly recognized.)
Themes
society
|culture
|media
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Definition
The state of being very well known and liked or respected by many people, usually because of what you have done.
The state of being widely known and admired by many people, especially for notable skill or achievement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
renown
IPA
GB/ɹɪnˈaʊn/
US/ɹɪnˈaʊn/
Syllables & stress
renown (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: renown
- Plural: renown
Word family
Core family
renowned
adjective B2
Expressions
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