be known as somebody
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Also seen as: be known as something
Meaning · English
Have a particular reputation or name
Literally: be known as somebody
Register: neutral
Examples
He is known as the best chef in town
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “be known as somebody” mean?
Have a particular reputation or name Literally: be known as somebody
Is “be known as somebody” formal or informal?
be known as somebody is generally neutral.