renowned
/rɪˈnaʊnd/
re · nowned
rɪ · ˈnaʊnd
English Definition
adj. widely known and esteemed
Significado en Español
renombrado, famoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nổi tiếng, có tiếng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(again) + nown (know) + -ed (past participle suffix) → mentioned again → renowned, famous.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “renowned”?
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A
unknown
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B
famous
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C
ordinary
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D
infamous
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B — famous.
“renowned” means adj. widely known and esteemed
Common questions about “renowned”
What does “renowned” mean?
renowned — adj. widely known and esteemed. In Chinese: 著名的，享有盛誉的.
How do you pronounce “renowned”?
renowned is pronounced /rɪˈnaʊnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · nowned.
Is “renowned” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. renowned appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “renowned”?
re-(again) + nown (know) + -ed (past participle suffix) → mentioned again → renowned, famous.
