fame: Meaning and Definition of

fame

Pronunciation: (fām), [key]
— n., v., famed, fam•ing.
—n.
  1. widespread reputation, esp. of a favorable character; renown; public eminence: to seek fame as an opera singer.
  2. common estimation or opinion generally held of a person or thing; reputation.
—v.t.
  1. to have or spread the renown of; to make famous.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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