slovo | definícia |
renown (encz) | renown,renomé Zdeněk Brož |
Renown (gcide) | Renown \Re*nown"\ (r?-noun"), v. t. [F. renommer to name again,
celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, L.
nominare, fr. nomen a name. See Noun.]
To make famous; to give renown to. [Obs.]
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For joy to hear me so renown his son. --Chapman.
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The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown. --Pope.
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Renown (gcide) | Renown \Re*nown"\ (r?-noun"), n. [F. renom. See Noun, and cf.
Renown, v.]
1. The state of being much known and talked of; exalted
reputation derived from the extensive praise of great
achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; --
always in a good sense.
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Nor envy we
Thy great renown, nor grudge thy victory. --Dryden.
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2. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise.
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This famous duke of Milan,
Of whom so often I have heard renown. --Shak.
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renown (wn) | renown
n 1: the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
[syn: fame, celebrity, renown] [ant: infamy,
opprobrium] |
renown (devil) | RENOWN, n. A degree of distinction between notoriety and fame -- a
little more supportable than the one and a little more intolerable
than the other. Sometimes it is conferred by an unfriendly and
inconsiderate hand.
I touched the harp in every key,
But found no heeding ear;
And then Ithuriel touched me
With a revealing spear.
Not all my genius, great as 'tis,
Could urge me out of night.
I felt the faint appulse of his,
And leapt into the light!
W.J. Candleton
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renowned (mass) | renowned
- slávny |
renown (encz) | renown,renomé Zdeněk Brož |
renowned (encz) | renowned,proslulý adj: Zdeněk Brožrenowned,renomovaný adj: Zdeněk Brožrenowned,slavný adj: Zdeněk Brožrenowned,věhlasný adj: Pino |
world-renowned (encz) | world-renowned,světoznámý adj: Zdeněk Brož |
Irrenowned (gcide) | Irrenowned \Ir`re*nowned"\, a.
Not renowned. [Obs.]
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Renowned (gcide) | Renowned \Re*nowned"\ (r?-nound"), a.
Famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished
qualities, or for grandeur; eminent; as, a renowned king.
"Some renowned metropolis with glistering spires." --Milton.
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These were the renowned of the congregation. --Num. i.
61.
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Syn: Famous; famed; distinguished; noted; eminent;
celebrated; remarkable; wonderful. See Famous.
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Renownedly (gcide) | Renownedly \Re*nown"ed*ly\ (r?-noun"?d-l?), adv.
With renown.
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Renowner (gcide) | Renowner \Re*nown"er\ (-?r), n.
One who gives renown. [R.]
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Renownful (gcide) | Renownful \Re*nown"ful\ (-f?l), a.
Having great renown; famous. "Renownful Scipio." --Marston.
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Renownless (gcide) | Renownless \Re*nown"less\, a.
Without renown; inglorius.
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renown (wn) | renown
n 1: the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
[syn: fame, celebrity, renown] [ant: infamy,
opprobrium] |
renowned (wn) | renowned
adj 1: widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a
celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an
illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned
painter" [syn: celebrated, famed, far-famed,
famous, illustrious, notable, noted, renowned] |
renown (devil) | RENOWN, n. A degree of distinction between notoriety and fame -- a
little more supportable than the one and a little more intolerable
than the other. Sometimes it is conferred by an unfriendly and
inconsiderate hand.
I touched the harp in every key,
But found no heeding ear;
And then Ithuriel touched me
With a revealing spear.
Not all my genius, great as 'tis,
Could urge me out of night.
I felt the faint appulse of his,
And leapt into the light!
W.J. Candleton
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