| Renown 1. (n.) 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. 2. (v.) Report of nobleness or exploits; praise. 3. (v. t.) To make famous; to give renown to. Thesaurus Entries acclaim, celebrity, character, consequence, dignity, distinction, eclat, eminence, esteem, fame, famousness, figure, glory, greatness, heroism, honor, illustriousness, kudos, loftiness, magnanimity, majesty, mark, memorability, name, nobility, notability, note, noteworthiness, notoriety, notoriousness, popularity, preeminence, prestige, prominence, publicity, reclame, recognition, remarkableness, rep, report, reputation, repute, salience, stardom, sublimity, the bubble reputation, vogue |