The difference between Fame and Renown

When used as nouns, fame means what is said or reported, whereas renown means fame.

When used as verbs, fame means to make (someone or something) famous, whereas renown means to make famous.


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  1. Fame as a noun (now, rare):

    What is said or reported; gossip, rumour.

  2. Fame as a noun:

    One's reputation.

  3. Fame as a noun:

    The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of.

    Examples:

    "ant obscurity unknownness"

  1. Fame as a verb (transitive):

    to make (someone or something) famous

  1. Renown as a noun:

    Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.

  2. Renown as a noun (obsolete):

    Reports of nobleness or exploits; praise.

  1. Renown as a verb (transitive):

    To make famous.

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