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FAME

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• FAME (noun)
The noun FAME has 2 senses:

1. the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
2. favorable public reputation

Familiarity information: FAME used as a noun is rare.

• FAME (noun)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

The state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Synonyms:

fame; renown; celebrity

Hypernyms ("fame" is a kind of...):

honor; honour; laurels (the state of being honored)

Antonym:

infamy (a state of extreme dishonor)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Favorable public reputation

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Hypernyms ("fame" is a kind of...):

reputation; repute (the state of being held in high esteem and honor)

Antonym:

infamy (evil fame or public reputation)

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
(English proverb)
"One swallow doesn't make a spring."
(Bulgarian proverb)
"If you're a liar, then have a good memory."
(Arabic proverb)
"Every guest is welcome for three days."
(Croatian proverb)

Useful links:
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Pronunciation of infamy
honour definition
Pronunciation of laurels
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