let it be known

VERB

hint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise allude to broach imply inform mention refer to remind touch on

STRONG

acquaint adumbrate angle apprise coax connote cue drop expose fish foreshadow impart infer insinuate intimate leak make point prefigure press prompt recall shadow signify solicit spring whisper wink

WEAK

bring up give an inkling jog memory let out of bag put flea in ear say in passing tip off tip one's hand

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal halt hide leave alone prevent refuse stop withhold

VERB

intimate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirm assert impart imply

STRONG

air allude announce aver avouch communicate connote declare expose express hint indicate infer insinuate leak profess remind spring state utter vent voice warn

WEAK

drop a hint let cat out of bag make known make noise spill the beans

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

be quiet bottle up conceal cover hide suppress withhold

VERB

publish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce broadcast circulate declare disclose distribute print produce promulgate publicize put out report

STRONG

communicate divulge proclaim spotlight

WEAK

bring out put in print

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide secret suppress withhold

STRONG

keep

Example Sentences

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He has repeatedly let it be known that he believes he has not acted criminally, did not act for personal gain and is cooperating with the police.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Lord Mandelson has repeatedly let it be known that he believes he has not acted criminally.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

People who have Starlinks don’t let it be known and only upload videos to people they trust, he said over his crackling and distorted Starlink connection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

The grand jury didn’t issue any charges, but let it be known they didn’t believe her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

Ortega called Salvador a vago, a no-good, and had let it be known that he wanted Salvador to keep away from his daughter.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

let it be known

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