renown
US /rɪˈnaʊn/
Definition
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The architect is a designer of international renown and has won many awards.
Synonyms
- famethe state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
- reputationthe state of being held in high esteem and honor
- prominencethe state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
Collocations
- Easy international renown in musicdescribing international renown in music (any of several international socialist organizations)
- Medium a scholar of considerable renownreferring to a scholar of considerable renown
- Hard attain global renown for technological breakthroughsto attain global renown for technological breakthroughs, meaning to to gain with effort
- Very Hard bask in the ephemeral glow of international renownto bask in the ephemeral glow of international renown, meaning to derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.