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be famous for — to be widely known or recognized for a particular quality, feature, or achievement

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: to be widely known or recognized for a particular quality, feature, or achievement

Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ˈfeɪməs fɔːr/

Example Sentences

  • This small town is famous for having the world's largest ball of yarn.
  • My grandmother is famous for her spicy kimchi in the whole neighborhood.
  • He became famous overnight for accidentally sending a text meant for his crush to his entire class.

be famous for

ADJECTIVE

[/bi ˈfeɪməs fɔːr/]

to be widely known or recognized for a particular quality, feature, or achievement

This little bakery is famous for its buttery croissants that sell out by 9 AM.
💡 Concept

This little bakery is famous for its buttery croissants that sell out by 9 AM.

BE(exist) + FAMOUS(known) + FOR(reason) — deciding to BE(exist) fully FAMOUS(known) globally FOR(reason) his masterpiece, the painter confidently unveiled his work.
🧠 Mnemonic

BE(exist) + FAMOUS(known) + FOR(reason) — deciding to BE(exist) fully FAMOUS(known) globally FOR(reason) his masterpiece, the painter confidently unveiled his work.

After making the final winning score, he heard the crowd's massive roar and knew he would forever be famous for that perfect kick.
🎵 Rhyme

After making the final winning score, he heard the crowd's massive roar and knew he would forever be famous for that perfect kick.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bi ˈfeɪməs fɔːr/
🇬🇧 UK/bi ˈfeɪməs fɔː/

🌳Etymology

Rootfam(a)
Suffix--ous

🎵Rhyme

shameless
blameless
aimless

🔗Collocations

be famous for its cuisine
become famous for something
world-famous for
famous for being + adjective
famous for its beauty
famous for producing
not exactly famous for

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“This small town is famous for having the world's largest ball of yarn.”

“My grandmother is famous for her spicy kimchi in the whole neighborhood.”

😄 Fun example

“He became famous overnight for accidentally sending a text meant for his crush to his entire class.”

“Jeju Island is famous for its beautiful beaches and unique volcanic landscape.”

😄 Fun example

“The restaurant is famous for making customers wait three hours, which is not exactly a good reputation.”

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