Famous vs. Fame — What's the Difference?

Well or widely known.

The state of being widely known, widely recognized, or of great popular interest

First-rate; excellent

Public estimation; reputation

Known.

(Archaic) Rumor.

In the public eye.

To make renowned or famous.

To make famous; to bring renown to.

(Archaic) To report to be

Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; mach talked of; distinguished in story; - used in either a good or a bad sense, chiefly the former; often followed by for; as, famous for erudition, for eloquence, for military skill; a famous pirate.

Something said or reported; gossip, rumour.

Widely known and esteemed;

One's reputation.

The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of.

(transitive) to make (someone or something) famous

Public report or rumor.

Report or opinion generally diffused; renown; public estimation; celebrity, either favorable or unfavorable; as, the fame of Washington.

To report widely or honorably.

To make famous or renowned.

The state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

Favorable public reputation