(transitive) to make (someone or something) famous

A Madagascan ceremony in which a corpse is exhumed, wrapped in fresh cloth, and reburied, to the accompaniment of dancing.

(idiomatic) That for which one has bragging rights; one's reason for being well-known or famous.

Having fame; famous or noted.

Alternative form of 15 minutes of fame

(idiomatic) A very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.

Having a bad reputation.

(usually capitalized, often sports) A structure housing memorials to famous or illustrious individuals (especially ones of importance to some field), often containing a collection of memorabilia relating to them.

plural of house of ill fame

(slang) Characteristic of fame; famous