fame, n. [celebrity], [note], eminence, [renown], [glory], [reputation], [repute]. Antonyms: [obscurity], ingloriousness, oblivion, [ignominy], [disrepute].
familiar, a. intimate, [close], [cordial], [near], [friendly], bosom; [informal], [unreserved], [unconstrained], [easy], [unceremonious]; conversant, well-known. Antonyms: [unfamiliar], [shy], [ceremonious], [distant].
familiarity, n. intimacy, conversance, [acquaintance]; [informality], [freedom], unconstraint; [disrespect], [unreserve]. Antonyms: unfamiliarity, strangeness.
familiarize, v. [habituate], [accustom], inure, break in.
family, n. [household]; genealogy, lineage, [ancestry]. Associated words: genealogist, foris-familiate, [pedigree], nepotism, nepotic, cadency, gens.
family way. pregnancy. Associated words: pregnant, gravid, enceinte.
famous, a. [renowned], famed, [noted], [celebrated], [eminent], illustrious, [distinguished], far-famed. Antonyms: [obscure], inglorious, [unknown], [notorious].
fan, n. flabellum (Eccl.), Associated words: brin, panache, plicate, plicated.
fan, v. winnow; [cool], ventilate; [stimulate], [rouse], [foment], [provoke], [encourage].
fanatic, n. [extremist], [visionary], [zealot].