let it be known

verb

To ensure that others are aware, even if not telling them directly.

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Meanings

verblet it be known (third-person singular simple present lets it be known, present participle letting it be known, simple past and past participle let it be known)

present singular third person lets it be known · participle present letting it be known

  1. formalTo ensure that others are aware, even if not telling them directly.

    Diary, I just want to let it be known to you that whatever I write in any of my diaries is the honest truth and my real feelings, okay?

    1965 January 10, Lou Sullivan, Diary
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Chicago

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