fame

[feym]

noun

1. widespread reputation, especially of a favorable character; renown; public eminence.

   to seek fame as an opera singer.

2. common estimation or opinion generally held of a person or thing; reputation.

verb (used with object)

famed, faming 

1. Archaic.,  to have or spread the renown of; to make famous.

fame

/ feɪm /

noun

1. the state of being widely known or recognized; renown; celebrity

2. archaic,  rumour or public report

verb

1. (tr; now usually passive) to make known or famous; celebrate

   he was famed for his ruthlessness

Other Word Forms

• famed adjective
• fameless adjective
• outfame verb (used with object)
• self-fame noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fame¹

1175–1225; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin fāma talk, public opinion, repute, akin to fārī to speak

Word History and Origins

Origin of fame¹

C13: from Latin f ā ma report; related to fārī to say

Example Sentences

Ramsey, 21, rose to fame in Game Of Thrones and spent 10 months collaborating with studio artists at Madame Tussauds London for the likeness.

From BBC

The plumber's rise to fame saw him receive letters of thanks from the late Queen and the King, and a Pride of Manchester award.

From BBC

From teaching herself to produce as a teenager, to death threats, panic attacks and international fame, Gibson, 54, mined decades of experience for this memoir.

From Los Angeles Times

You don’t garner fame as a rock n’ roll outfit with songs titled “Cigarettes and Alcohol” and “Champagne Supernova” without attracting a strong drinking culture.

From Los Angeles Times

Jed strongly denies ever talking about the money or fame that could come from being on the show.

From BBC

Related Words

• acclaim 
• character 
• dignity 
• glory 
• greatness 
• honor 
• immortality 
• notoriety 
• popularity 
• prominence 
• recognition 
• renown 
• reputation 
• stardom