At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
The film earned him international fame.
...her rise to fame and fortune as a dramatist.
Synonyms: prominence, glory, celebrity, stardom More Synonyms of fame
2. claim to fame
fame in British English
(feɪm)
noun
1.
the state of being widely known or recognized; renown; celebrity
2. archaic
rumour or public report
verb
3. (tr; now usually passive)
to make known or famous; celebrate
the area was famed for its beauty
Derived forms
famed
adjective
Word origin
C13: from Latin fāma report; related to fārī to say
fame in American English
(feɪm)
noun
1. Rare, Archaic
public report; rumor
2.
reputation, esp. good reputation
3.
the state of being well known or much talked about; renown; celebrity
verb transitiveWord forms: famed or ˈfaming
4. Archaic
to make famous
Word origin
ME < OFr < L fama, fame, reputation, akin to fari, to speak < IE base *bhā-, to speak > ban1, boon1, Gr phēmē, utterance, report
COBUILD Collocations
fame
find fame
global fame
instant fame
new-found fame
sudden fame
Examples of 'fame' in a sentence
fame
Agents surround promising youngsters and talk incessantly about fame and fortune.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are two things: wealth and fame.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was my first bit of fame and I liked it.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's part of the price people have to pay for being lucky enough to have fame and fortune, and they really are both incredibly blessed.
The Sun (2016)
What if she was with him only for his fame and money?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They have measured longterm fame by celebrity and gravitas and give equal weight to both.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Nor did she find the global fame her swimming deserved.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
What good is fame if you become a prisoner of it?
The Sun (2010)
It is a splendid establishment which has won him international fame.
Conil, Jean & Conil, Christopher (ed) A Passion for Food (1989)
The film maker is famed for being super polite and calm in the face of extreme provocation.
The Sun (2011)
It was my first experience of fame and money and time management and stress.
The Sun (2012)
Values that go beyond money and fame.
The Sun (2012)
Does he think there is a difference between fame and celebrity?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
At the peak of his career his fame swelled to international proportions.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
In extreme cases we see them succumb to the temptations of fame and wealth.
Christianity Today (2000)
Personal relationships contribute more to mental and physical health than do money or fame.
Paul Martin MAKING HAPPY PEOPLE (2005)
And they are all charmingly conscious of the dangers of letting their fame and fortune go to their heads.
The Sun (2008)
The interviewer feels no obligation to show journalistic rigour and the interviewee feels no obligation given to them by fame or celebrity.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Understand that fame doesn't make people happy.
The Sun (2014)
She says the couple'were engulfed and then swept away by a wave of fame and fortune.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Two of them leave home and head for London to make their fame and fortune.
The Sun (2011)
There is only film fame, he suggests.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He went to London to seek fame and fortune in the ring.
The Sun (2013)
But the international fame and fortune ain't bad either.
The Sun (2015)
A role in a neighbourhood project is your first step to fame.
The Sun (2006)
She's one of my best friends and she's helped me not become fazed by fame.
The Sun (2012)
Those who do pass beyond mere fame and become part of national mythology, part of the way we see ourselves and understand the world we live in.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Quotations
If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for itMartialEpigrams
In the future everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutesAndy Warholexhibition catalogue
Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise (That last infirmity of noble mind) To scorn delights, and live laborious daysJohn MiltonLycidas
Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swollen, and drowns things heavy and solidFrancis BaconEssays
Fame is a food that dead men eat – I have no stomach for such meatHenry Austin DobsonFame is a Food
Famous men have the whole earth as their memorialPericles
In other languages
fame
British English: fame /feɪm/ NOUN
If you achieve fame, you become very well known.
The film earned him international fame.
American English: fame
Arabic: سُمْعَة
Brazilian Portuguese: fama
Chinese: 名声
Croatian: slava
Czech: proslulost
Danish: berømmelse
Dutch: roem
European Spanish: fama
Finnish: kuuluisuus maine
French: célébrité
German: Ruhm
Greek: φήμη διασημότητα
Italian: fama
Japanese: 名声
Korean: 명예
Norwegian: berømmelse
Polish: sława rozgłos
European Portuguese: fama
Romanian: faimă
Russian: слава
Latin American Spanish: fama
Swedish: kändisskap
Thai: ชื่อเสียง
Turkish: ün
Ukrainian: слава
Vietnamese: sự nổi tiếng
All related terms of 'fame'
find fame
If you achieve fame , you become very well-known .
ill fame
bad reputation
global fame
If you achieve fame , you become very well-known .
sudden fame
If you achieve fame , you become very well-known .
instant fame
If you achieve fame , you become very well-known .
Hall of Fame
If you say that someone is a member of a particular hall of fame , you mean that they are one of the most famous people in that area of activity .
claim to fame
Someone's claim to fame is something quite important or interesting that they have done or that is connected with them.
new-found fame
If you achieve fame , you become very well-known .
house of ill fame
a house of prostitution; brothel
Chinese translation of 'fame'
fame
(feɪm)
n(u)
声(聲)誉(譽) (shēngyù)
(noun)
Definition
the state of being widely known or recognized
At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
Synonyms
prominence
He came to prominence during the last World Cup.
glory
He had his moment of glory when he won the Berlin Marathon.
celebrity
She has finally achieved celebrity after 25 years as a performer.
stardom
In 1929 she shot to stardom on Broadway.
name
He had made a name for himself as a musician.
I was forced to pursue this litigation to protect my good name.
credit
It would be wrong of us to take all the credit for this result.
reputation
The stories ruined his reputation.
honour
He brought honour and glory to his country.
prestige
Her work gained her international prestige.
stature
This club has grown in stature over the last 20 years.
eminence
pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world
renown
She used to be a singer of some renown.
repute
The UN's repute has risen immeasurably.
public esteem
illustriousness
Opposites
shame
,
disgrace
,
obscurity
,
oblivion
,
disrepute
,
ignominy
,
dishonour
,
infamy
Quotations
If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it [Martial – Epigrams]In the future everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes [Andy Warhol – exhibition catalogue]Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise (That last infirmity of noble mind) To scorn delights, and live laborious days [John Milton – Lycidas]Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swollen, and drowns things heavy and solid [Francis Bacon – Essays]Fame is a food that dead men eat – I have no stomach for such meat [Henry Austin Dobson – Fame is a Food]Famous men have the whole earth as their memorial [Pericles]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of celebrity
Definition
the state of being famous
She has finally achieved celebrity after 25 years as a performer.
Synonyms
fame,
reputation,
honour,
glory,
popularity,
distinction,
prestige,
prominence,
stardom,
renown,
pre-eminence,
repute,
éclat,
notability
in the sense of credit
Definition
praise or approval, as for an achievement or quality
It would be wrong of us to take all the credit for this result.
Synonyms
praise,
honour,
recognition,
glory,
thanks,
approval,
fame,
tribute,
merit,
acclaim,
acknowledgment,
kudos,
commendation,
Brownie points
in the sense of eminence
Definition
the state of being well-known and well-respected
pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world