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fame



Pronunciation: (fām), [key]
—n., v., famed, fam•ing.

—n.
1. widespread reputation, esp. of a favorable character; renown; public eminence: to seek fame as an opera singer.
2. common estimation or opinion generally held of a person or thing; reputation.

—v.t.
Archaic.to have or spread the renown of; to make famous.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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