grammar · neutral

be known for + noun / V-ing

Band 5-6speakingtask2task1

used to say that someone or something has a particular quality or is famous because of something

Examples

“The city is known for its lively nightlife.”

“She is known for supporting local charities.”

“That author is known for her clear style.”

Band 8 sentence

“The region is known for its innovative approach to renewable energy, which has attracted researchers from around the world.”

Collocations

  • be widely known for
  • be best known for
  • is known for + V-ing

Common mistakes

is known to→is known for

known for + to V / omit auxiliary→is known for + V-ing / is known for + noun

Say it for a higher band

5people think + clause→6is seen as→7+be known for + noun / V-ing

Synonyms

be famous for

be renowned for

Easily confused

be known as

“She is known as a leading environmental activist.”

Related words

had been + past participlebe + past participleto have been + past participlebe used to + Vbe + past participle + by + agentnoun + past participle (reduced relative clause)be seen as + noun / adjectivehave/has been + past participle

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