How To Spell renown?
How to Pronounce renown?
Correct pronunciation for the word "renown" is [ɹɪnˈa͡ʊn], [ɹɪnˈaʊn], [ɹ_ɪ_n_ˈaʊ_n].
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"Renown" in context
Renown is a word that is often used to describe an individual or organization that has achieved some level of fame or notoriety due to the quality of their work or their accomplishments. To be renowned is to be widely recognized and respected for a specific skill, accomplishment, or body of work. Examples of people that are renowned are Albert Einstein, Nelson Mandela, Elon Musk, Beyonce and many more. Renown is also used to describe organizations or institutions that have achieved a high level of public recognition and esteem. Examples of renowned organizations include the Red Cross, the Vatican, the United Nations, and the Nobel Foundation.
Usage over time for renown:
This graph shows how "renown" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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