Definitions for renown

renown re·nown

Spelling: [ri-noun]
IPA: /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 58 anagrams from letters in renown (ennorw).

Definitions for renown

noun

  1. widespread and high repute; fame.
  2. Obsolete. report or rumor.

Origin of renown

1300-50; Middle English renoun Anglo-French; Old French renom, derivative of renomer to make famous Latin re- re- + nōmināre to name

Examples for renown

Simmons is an interesting role model given her renown as a multi-media, feminist artist.

Shakespeare owes the greater part of his renown to Mary Fitton.

Suite Française finally brought her back to renown with its publication in France in 2004 and subsequent English translation.

Don't chase money or renown, operate as if you're already flush, famous and, we hasten to add, humbled by it all.

There was nothing left for him to do to increase his renown.

SCORPIO Sudden elevation in renown is yours with the New Moon Wednesday.

But, the Yahwist describes the Nephilim as “heroes that were of old, warriors of renown,” not as gods or even demi-gods.

He was succeeded by a preacher, Ancillon, of renown in church affairs.

His renown as an illustrator remains high as ever in France.

The kind of renown most accessible and acceptable to mediocrity.

Word Value for renown
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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