Known to-knownas meaning in English

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Definition

I've been known to (have a drink or two): I occasionally, often (drink alcohol); I have a reputation of (drinking) idiom
He is known (as a party animal): Everybody knows him, he is famous, he has a reputation (as a party animal) idiom
Michael Jordan is also known as "Air Jordan". Michael Jordan's alias or other name is "Air Jordan".

Examples

  • "Harold Warbuckle is known to have an old-fashioned personality: he listens to opera and loves golf."
  • "We've just recently become aware that Sweden is apparently known for other things as well."
  • "Please forgive me for my absence, and wish me luck as I visit one of America's oldest and most famous cities, known for its lobsters and difficult-to-understand accents!"
  • "Ms. Lohan is known for her abnormally large shoulders and allergy to avocados."
  • "Polly : As you can see, Mr. Warbuckle, Philip is also known for his charm with the ladies."
  • "Ms. Lohan is known for her large broad shoulders and allergy to avocados."
  • "-They have been known to eat cats (particularly ALF)"
  • "She is the spokeswoman for the perfume company Delavigne Corp, known for its numerous eco-friendly initiatives."
  • "Icarus : Well, I... I have been known to let my hair down occasionally."
  • "Business insiders raised their eyebrows last week when it was reported that Wang Industries had acquired Dulce and Carpaccio, the Italian fashion house known for its ultra chic clothing and exquisite runway models."
  • "I've been known to hop around a little bit myself."
  • "We're known for our dairy products, wildlife, stunning natural beauty, and our outstanding rugby team."
  • "Paola : Our university is known for its extensive research facilities."
  • "He was known as the "Father of Fragrance", but it was his grandson Bruno who brought international recognition to the Delavigne name."
  • ""Down with the Duke" are known for their anarchist tendencies, pulsating tambourine rhythms, and filthy lyrics."
  • "And he has been known to bathe in a whole tub of your divine perfume."
  • "The region where Delavigne's balloon is thought to have disappeared is known for its dense shark population."
  • "He was known as the "Father of Fragrance", but it was his grandson Bruno that brought international recognition to the Delavigne name."

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