Translation
fame, reputation
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Word origin
From Latin fama ('report, rumour, reputation'), from fari ('to speak'). The same root gives English 'fame', 'famous', 'infamous' and 'defame'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fama
- English cognates
- fame, famous, infamous, defame
Grammar
Examples
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His fame grew very quickly.
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He has a reputation for being very honest.
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The bad reputation followed him for years.
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That restaurant has a reputation for being expensive.
隆 , !
Do not seek fame, seek happiness!
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 11: fama, abogada, ma铆z and 7 more words.