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"let the war begin" vs "let the war begins"

Since we are using the imperative form, "let the war begin" is the correct sentence to use.

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

let the war begin

This is correct

Technically, this phrase could be used in two ways:

1) the imperative: "Let the war begin!"

2) part of a sentence: "He let the war begin."

However, to let something happen indicates passivity, while the act of starting a war is quite an active on. So, you wouldn't really let a war begin; instead, you'd start a war.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • He let the war begin.
  • Gather your weapons; let the war begin!

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • let the war commence
  • let the war start

let the war begins

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

While you can say "the war begins," in this example, the verb phrase is actually "let (it) begin."

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • let the war begin

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