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fame

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /feɪm/

Forms: famed

fame means: The state of being known by many people, often because of success or talent.

noun

BEING WELL KNOWNB1

The state of being known by many people, often because of success or talent.

  • He dreamed of fame.
  • The band rose to fame last year.
  • Her international fame did not change her friendships.

How to use it: fame for something (She achieved fame for her paintings.)

Similar words: renown, celebrity

Opposites: obscurity

Common phrases: rise to fame, fame and fortune, international fame

verb

MAKE WELL KNOWNC2

To make a person or thing widely known.

  • The poet sought to fame the king.
  • Their songs famed the courage of local sailors.
  • Tales of his travels would fame his name abroad.

Similar words: make famous, celebrate

Common phrases: fame a hero, fame someone’s deeds, fame a name

Questions about fame

What does fame mean?

The state of being known by many people, often because of success or talent.

What is fame in other languages?

Türkçe: şöhret · Español: fama · Français: célébrité · Deutsch: Ruhm · Italiano: fama · 日本語: 名声

How do you pronounce fame?

It is pronounced /feɪm/.

How do you use fame in a sentence?

He dreamed of fame. The band rose to fame last year.

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