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Definition of fame

fame

/feɪm/
fame
Adverb:famously
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Adjective:famous
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Past Simple:famed
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Past Participle:famed
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Present Participle:faming
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• noun

1

The state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements.

Example

"The young musician rose to international fame after her debut album topped the charts."

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• verb

1

To make famous or renowned (usually used in the passive voice as 'famed').

Example

"The coastal region is famed for its dramatic cliffs and historic lighthouses."

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• Rhymes for fame

• Nearby Words

faltering
falteringly
fam
fame
famed
fameflower
familial

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French fame, from Latin fāma ('report, rumor, reputation'), derived from the verb fārī ('to speak').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fame. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fame
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