renown
intermediateB2/rɪˈnaʊn/ · re-nown
The state of being widely acclaimed and highly regarded.
Meanings
The state of being widely acclaimed and highly regarded.
ایک مشہور اور معزز حیثیت کا حالت۔
شہرت
shohrat
Common Collocations
- worldwide renown
- fame and renown
- renown in literature
Example Sentences
The artist gained renown for his stunning sculptures.
فنکار نے اپنے شاندار مجسموں کی وجہ سے شہرت حاصل کی۔
Fankar ne apne shandar mujasmon ki wajah se shohrat hasil ki.
Her renown as a scientist grew with each discovery.
ایک سائنسدان کے طور پر اس کی شہرت ہر دریافت کے ساتھ بڑھتی گئی۔
Ek scientist ke tor par is ki shohrat har daryaft ke sath barhti gayi.
The book gained renown among critics and readers alike.
کتاب نے ناقدوں اور قارئین کی نظر میں شہرت حاصل کی۔
Kitaab ne naqidon aur qareen ki nazar mein shohrat hasil ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'renown' like 'rename' but for fame.
Picture a star receiving an award in front of a cheering crowd.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ممتاز ہو جو وہ میرے ہر دلعزیز خواب کی طرح ہے خوابوں کی دنیا میں شہرت اُس کا خواب ہے
Mumtaz ho jo woh mere har dilaziz khwab ki tarah hai Khwabon ki duniya mein shohrat us ka khwab hai
He who excels is like my every beloved dream; in the world of dreams, his fame is his aspiration.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عزت سے بڑھ کر شہرت نہیں ہوتی
Izzat se barh kar shohrat nahi hoti
There is no fame greater than honor.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "renoun" — to make known, to declare
First known use: 14th century
The word 'renown' has its roots in the Middle English 'renoun', which itself comes from Old French 'renon', originating from the Latin 'renoniare'. It has evolved to signify fame and recognition.