fame
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.the state of being famous or known by many people.
n.the condition of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements.
Simple“The young actor achieved worldwide fame after his first movie became a hit.”
In context“Despite her sudden rise to international fame, the scientist remained dedicated to her laboratory work and avoided the public spotlight.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.the opinion that people have about someone or something.
n.the character or reputation attributed to a person or thing by the public.
Simple“The knight's fame for bravery spread throughout the kingdom.”
In context“His fame as a fair and just ruler preceded him, ensuring a warm welcome from the local governors.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
v.to make someone or something famous.
v.to confer fame upon someone or to make something widely known. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Simple“The poet's verses served to fame the heroes of the revolution.”
In context“The explorer was famed throughout the continent for his daring expeditions into the uncharted interior.”
Synonyms
“Raised in Tennessee, she rose to fame in the late 1960s with hits that bridged country and pop music.”
“She addresses that relative lack of financial success and fame uproariously on the new album.”
From Middle English fame, from Old French fame (“celebrity, renown”), itself borrowed from Latin fāma (“talk, rumor, report, reputation”), from Proto-Indo-European bʰéh₂-meh₂, from bʰeh₂- (“to speak, say, tell”). Cognate with Ancient Greek φήμη (phḗmē, “talk”). Related also to Latin for (“speak, say”, verb), Old English bōian (“to boast”), Old English bēn (“prayer, request”), Old English bannan (“to summon, command, proclaim”). More at ban. Displaced native Old English hlīsa.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.