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# renown

noun (renown — uncountable)

«renown» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

Fame and respect for doing something well. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/renown/#m1)

### In the lessons

In stories and history: «a knight of great renown», «a scientist of world renown». The adjective «renowned» is more common: «renowned for its cheese». Phrases: «of renown», «win renown», «world renown».

### Examples

- The knight won great renown in battle. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/renown/#x1)
- She is a scientist of world renown. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/renown/#x2)
- The town is of renown for its castle. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/renown/#x3)
- His paintings brought him renown. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/renown/#x4)
- The baker's renown spread across the valley. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/renown/#x5)
- Heroes of renown were remembered in songs. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/renown/#x6)
- For, beside a great many other accomplishments, this young man was renowned for his admirable poetry. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/renown/#x7)

### Note

Uncountable. Adjective «renowned (for)». Pronounced ri-NOWN (rhymes with «town»). Formal; everyday word: «fame».

## In Jewish tradition

Ezekiel says Jerusalem's renown came from the splendour God gave her, and that she misused it. He also says that burying the dead of Gog will bring the people renown on the day God is glorified. In the primary lessons: In stories and history: «a knight of great renown», «a scientist of world renown». The adjective «renowned» is more common: «renowned for its cheese». Phrases: «of renown», «win renown», «world renown».

### Examples

- and they rose up in face of Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty men; they were princes of the congregation, the elect men of the assembly, men of renown; (Torah NUM.16.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/renown/#x1)
- But the time of its composition and the name of its author have not yet been ascertained, despite of the most elaborate researches of renowned archaeologists. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/renown/#x2)
- And thy renown went forth among the nations for thy beauty; for it was perfect, through My splendour which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD. (Prophets EZK.16.14, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/renown/#x3)
- But thou didst trust in thy beauty and play the harlot because of thy renown, and didst pour out thy harlotries on every one that passed by; his it was. (Prophets EZK.16.15, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/renown/#x4)
- Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them, and it shall be to them a renown; in the day that I shall be glorified, saith the Lord GOD. (Prophets EZK.39.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/renown/#x5)

### Note

Uncountable. Adjective «renowned (for)». Pronounced ri-NOWN (rhymes with «town»). Formal; everyday word: «fame».

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «renown» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/renown/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«renown» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/renown.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «renown» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/renown/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«renown» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/renown.html) on Mova free.