I. rə̇ˈnau̇n, rēˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English renoun, from Middle French renon, from Old French, from renomer to celebrate, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at name
1. : the state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored (as for signal achievement)
poet of great renown
the increasing renown of the university
win renown by a deed of heroism
2. obsolete
a. : report , rumor ; also : good report
b. : reputation ; also : notoriety
3. : something renowned (as a deed)
Synonyms: see fame
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle French renommer, from Old French renomer
: to give renown to : make renowned