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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Renown

/(r?-noun")/ · Re·nown · IPA /ɹɪˈnaʊn/
01 n. The state of being much known and talked of; exalted reputation derived from the extensive praise of great achievements or accomplishments;…
  1. 1.
    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.
    “Nor envy we Thy great renown, nor grudge thy victory.” — Dryden.
  2. 2.
    Report of nobleness or exploits; praise.
    “This famous duke of Milan, Of whom so often I have heard renown.” — Shak.
02 v. t. To make famous; to give renown to.
  1. 1.
    To make famous; to give renown to.[Obs.]
    “For joy to hear me so renown his son.” — Chapman.
    “The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown.” — Pope.