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renowned

/rɪˈnaʊnd/
re · nowned rɪ · ˈnaʊnd
English Definition
adj. widely known and esteemed
中文释义
著名的,享有盛誉的
Significado en Español
renombrado, famoso
한국어 뜻
유명한, 저명한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nổi tiếng, có tiếng
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Example Sentence

The scientist was renowned for her groundbreaking research in renewable energy.

这位科学家因其在可再生能源方面的开创性研究而声名远扬。

Synonyms
famous celebrated esteemed notable
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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”?

  1. A unknown
  2. B famous
  3. C ordinary
  4. D infamous
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B — famous. “renowned” means adj. widely known and esteemed

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ chef has cooked fine meals for kings and presidents alike.

  1. A unknown
  2. B obscure
  3. C renowned
  4. D forgotten
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C — renowned. “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.

How do you use “renowned” in a sentence?

The scientist was renowned for her groundbreaking research in renewable energy. (这位科学家因其在可再生能源方面的开创性研究而声名远扬。)

What are synonyms for “renowned”?

famous, celebrated, esteemed, notable — all close in meaning to renowned (adj. widely known and esteemed).

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.

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