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.
Origin of fame
11175–1225; Middle English <Anglo-French, Old French <Latin fāma talk, public opinion, repute, akin to fārī to speak
Other words from fame
- fameless, adjective
- outfame, verb (used with object), out·famed, out·fam·ing.
- self-fame, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for fame
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
Origin of fame
1C13: from Latin f ā ma report; related to fārī to say
Derived forms of fame
- famed, adjective
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