be known to do something
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Meaning · English
have a reputation for doing something
Literally: be known to do something
Register: neutral
Examples
He is known to arrive late to meetings
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); 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 to do something” mean?
have a reputation for doing something Literally: be known to do something
Is “be known to do something” formal or informal?
be known to do something is generally neutral.