Definitions for renowns

renowns re·nown

Spelling: [ri-noun]
IPA: /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renowns is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 125 anagrams from letters in renowns (ennorsw).

Definitions for renowns

noun

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

Origin of renowns

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

Examples for renowns

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

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

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

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

The kind of renown most accessible and acceptable to mediocrity.

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for renowns
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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