renowned
pronunciation
How to pronounce renowned in British English:
UK [rɪˈnaʊnd]
How to pronounce renowned in American English:
US [rɪˈnaʊnd]
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- Adjective:
- widely known and esteemed
Word Origin
- renowned (adj.)
- "celebrated, famous," late 14c., past participle adjective from renown.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Many hedge funds are renowned for their information gathering .
- 2. Goldman sachs is a well-respected and renowned investment bank .
- 3. You know those engineers are renowned for being tough guys .
- 4. These days the metropolis is renowned for jammed freeways .
- 5. London is renowned for its grand hotels .