Fame vs. Favour — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Fame and Favour
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Fame
The state of being widely known, widely recognized, or of great popular interest
A singer of international fame.
Favour
Variant of favor.
Fame
Public estimation; reputation
A politician of ill fame.
Favour
(British spelling) favor
I need a favour. Could you lend me £5 until tomorrow, please?
Can you do me a favour and drop these letters in the post box?
Fame
(Archaic) Rumor.
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Favour
(British spelling) favor
Fame
To make renowned or famous.
Favour
A feeling of favorable regard
Fame
(Archaic) To report to be
"The fancy cannot cheat so well / As she is famed to do" (John Keats).
Favour
An inclination to approve;
That style is in favor this season
Fame
Something said or reported; gossip, rumour.
Favour
An advantage to the benefit of someone or something;
The outcome was in his favor
Fame
One's reputation.
Favour
Souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
Fame
The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of.
Favour
An act of gracious kindness
Fame
(transitive) to make (someone or something) famous
Favour
Treat gently or carefully
Fame
Public report or rumor.
The fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house.
Favour
Bestow a privilege upon
Fame
Report or opinion generally diffused; renown; public estimation; celebrity, either favorable or unfavorable; as, the fame of Washington.
I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited.
Favour
Promote over another;
He favors his second daughter
Fame
To report widely or honorably.
The field where thou art famedTo have wrought such wonders.
Favour
Consider as the favorite;
The local team was favored
Fame
To make famous or renowned.
Those Hesperian gardens famed of old.
Fame
The state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
Fame
Favorable public reputation
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