let it be known
idiom
formal
: to tell people (something)
He let it be known that he intends to run for mayor.
Examples of let it be known in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Someone, presumably at the Justice Department, let it be known that Pirro hadn’t informed the higher-ups there before issuing the subpoenas.
—
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
The White House has let it be known that President Donald Trump has been briefed on options for military strikes in Iran.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
For those who avoid it, let it be known that not all turtlenecks were created equal.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2025
An overhang on the stock Buffett, who’s typically a passive investor, let it be known that his successor Greg Abel had expressed concerns about the breakup deal to Kraft Heinz a week ago, which didn’t make a difference even coming from its largest shareholder.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for let it be known
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
The White House has let it be known that President Donald Trump has been briefed on options for military strikes in Iran.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
For those who avoid it, let it be known that not all turtlenecks were created equal.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2025
An overhang on the stock Buffett, who’s typically a passive investor, let it be known that his successor Greg Abel had expressed concerns about the breakup deal to Kraft Heinz a week ago, which didn’t make a difference even coming from its largest shareholder.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for let it be known
Cite this Entry
“Let it be known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let%20it%20be%20known. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
