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renowned

adj.
US //ɹɪˈnaʊnd// UK //ɹɪnˈaʊnd// renowned
  1. 1 famous and respected (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    famous and admired by many people for being very good at something.

    widely celebrated or distinguished; highly regarded for a specific achievement or quality.

    Example

    The city is renowned for its beautiful parks and historic buildings.

    Example

    The university is globally renowned for its research in renewable energy, attracting top scholars from every continent.

    Usage

    Often followed by the preposition 'for' to specify the reason for the fame.

    Teacher's tip

    While 'famous' can be neutral or even negative, 'renowned' almost always implies high quality and respect.

    Pitfall
    He is a renowned for his cooking.
    He is renowned for his cooking.

    Do not use 'a' before 'renowned' unless it is followed by a noun (e.g., 'He is a renowned chef').

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