fame
Translation
fame, renown, celebrity
Examples
She moved to London in search of fame.
She moved to London in search of fame.
The city's fame is due to its beautiful architecture.
The city's fame is due to its beautiful architecture.
Grammar Patterns
the state of being known by many people She moved to London in search of fame.
((for sth.)) fame for a particular reason The city's fame is due to its beautiful architecture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: renown, celebrity, prominence; Antonyms: obscurity, anonymity
Etymology
From Latin `fama`, meaning 'talk, rumor, report, reputation'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'famous' person. 'Fame' is the state of being famous.