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fame

intermediateB2

/feɪm/ · fame

The state of being known or recognized by many people.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being known or recognized by many people.

بہت سے لوگوں کی طرف سے جانے جانے یا پہچانے جانے کی حالت۔

شہرت

shohrat

Formal: شہرت

Synonyms

renowngloryreputationمعروفیتمشہوریعزت

Antonyms

obscuritydisgraceinfamyناشناسبدنامیشرمندگی

Common Collocations

  • fame and fortune
  • rise to fame
  • fame spreads

Example Sentences

Her fame grew after the release of her first movie.

اس کی شہرت اس کی پہلی فلم کے ریلیز ہونے کے بعد بڑھی۔

Us ki shohrat us ki pehli film ke release hone ke baad barhi.

Fame can bring both admiration and envy.

شہرت ماضی اور حسد دونوں لا سکتی ہے۔

Shohrat ma'zi aur hasad dono la sakti hai.

He achieved fame through his exceptional talent.

اس نے اپنی غیر معمولی صلاحیت کے ذریعے شہرت حاصل کی۔

Us ne apni ghair mamooli salahiyat ke zariye shohrat hasil ki.

Easily Confused With

infamy:Infamy refers to being known for a bad quality or deed, whereas fame usually has a positive connotation.

Word Family

famous
adjectiveمشہور
famously
adverbمشہور طریقے سے
fameworthy
adjectiveشہرت کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Fame rhymes with 'game' - play your game right and achieve fame.

Picture a star on a Hollywood Walk of Fame, representing fame and recognition.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

شہرت کا ایک عکس ہے، ہر آنکھ میں چمکتا ہے

Shohrat ka aik aks hai, har aankh mein chamakta hai

A reflection of fame, shining in every eye

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مشہور ہونا غریب کی دولت نہیں

Mashhoor hona ghareeb ki daulat nahi

Being famous is not the wealth of the poor.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "fame" — reputation, report, glory

First known use: 14th century

The word 'fame' has its roots in the Old French language as 'fame', which was derived from the Latin 'fama', meaning reputation or rumor. Over the centuries, it has retained its meaning related to renown and recognition.