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famed

UK
/feɪmd/
US
/feɪmd/

Translations

famedadjective
more famed
Comp.
most famed
Super.
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US
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The famed artist's work was displayed in galleries around the world.
L'œuvre du célèbre artiste était exposée dans des galeries du monde entier.
Additional translations
renomméSoutenu; met l'accent sur la réputation.
Synonyms
renowned
celebrated
illustrious
notable
eminent
distinguished
acclaimed
reputed
Antonyms
unknown
obscure
famedpast participle
UK
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US
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Used attributively or predicatively as the past participle of the verb “fame”, with the sense ‘made famous; celebrated’.
His famed exploits were told and retold by generations of sailors.
Ses exploits célèbres ont été racontés et reracontés par des générations de marins.
Additional translations
renomméSoutenu; employé surtout pour une personne, une œuvre ou un lieu de grande réputation.
Synonyms
famous
renowned
celebrated
noted
well-known
illustrious
eminent
acclaimed
distinguished
esteemed
legendary
prominent
notable
storied
fameverb

famed

Past Simple

famed
Past Simple
famed
Past Participle
faming
Gerund
UK
/feɪm/
US
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Archaic or literary transitive verb meaning “to make famous”.
rendre célèbre
Medieval ballads famed the knight’s bravery far and wide.
Les ballades médiévales ont rendu célèbre le courage du chevalier partout dans le pays.
Additional translations
célébrerEmploi littéraire ou soutenu.
Synonyms
popularize
publicize
promote
lionize
glorify
celebrate
exalt
immortalize

Definitions

famedadjective
Known widely and well; renowned.
The famed artist's work was displayed in galleries around the world.
famedpast participle
Celebrated or renowned as a result of having become famous.
His famed exploits were told and retold by generations of sailors.
fameverb
To make or cause to become famous; to celebrate or proclaim widely.
Medieval ballads famed the knight’s bravery far and wide.
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