Role of 'of'

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proof.beh

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May someone help me in this context?

What is the role of "of" in any following sentence?

1-This school is of great renown.

2-It means to give up someone of value for the common good!

Thanks for your helps!
 

engee30

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May someone help me in this context?

What is the role of "of" in any following sentence?

1-This school is of great renown.

2-It means to give up someone of value for the common good!

Thanks for your helps!

This of means having that particular feature:

This school has a great renown.
It means to give up someone having value for the common good!
 
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