godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for acquiring something desirable through effort or competition, such as popularity, trust, or a victory. Often appears in formal or written contexts.
彼はその発明で名声を博した。
He gained fame through that invention.
チームは
The team earned consecutive victories.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
spread one's name; make a name for oneself
Specifically used with nouns like 名声 (fame) or 名 (name) to mean spreading one's reputation. Overlaps with sense 1 but emphasizes the act of making one's name known.
彼は海外で名を博した。
He made a name for himself abroad.