Renown /(r?-noun")/

Re·nown

Renown

n.
  1. The state of being much known and talked of; exalted reputation derived from the extensive praise of great achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; -- always in a good sense.
    Nor envy we Thy great renown, nor grudge thy victory.
  2. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise.
    This famous duke of Milan, Of whom so often I have heard renown.

Renown

v. t.
  1. To make famous; to give renown to. [Obs.]
    For joy to hear me so renown his son.
    The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown.