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I am known to them vs I know them

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings. 'I am known to them' means that other people know who you are, while 'I know them' means that you have knowledge or familiarity with those people.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 3114 views

I am known to them

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that other people are aware of your existence or identity.

Examples:

I am known to them as the new manager.
She is known to them as a famous actress.
He is known to them as a talented musician.

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Well, careful, because I am known to steal nannies.
You know my methods, John, I am known to be indestructible.
I am known as a funny lawyer.
I am known by both names.
Debra Brown: I am known as Inmate 007080.
I am known for my emoticons, Especially the abe lincoln face.
To most I am known as the Masked Bandit.
I am known for that painting.
Well, it's funny you say "fix," because I am known in the hotel world as a little bit of a fixer.
Yes, and now everywhere I go, I am known as the girl with the raging yeast infection.
I am known as "the player" from the Zionist underground.
I am known in the entire region as a good and meticulous worker since many years.
Perhaps you're aware - my daughter may have mentioned it - that I am known as The Father of the Marshalsea.
But I am known by my nickname:
Anybody who's ever worked with me will tell you I am known for my slogans.
In some parts, I am known as the poet. Gambei.
And I am generally known where I am known... as one cool, collected queen.
Now I know in part, but then shall I know even as also I am known.
Okay. I am known as Captain Organic, and that's a philosophical position as well as an aesthetic position.
(Laughter) OK. I am known as Captain Organic and that's a philosophical position as well as an aesthetic position.

Alternatives:

They know me
I am recognized by them
They are aware of me
They are familiar with me
They are acquainted with me

I know them

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have knowledge or familiarity with certain people.

Examples:

I know them from school.
She knows them from work.
He knows them from the neighborhood.

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I know them both very well indeed.
Weddings, baptisms, funerals, I know them back to front.
Doesn't matter anyway. I know them all by heart.
I know them all, and yet I've never seen Mr. Black in my life.
After so many years on duty, I know them by heart.
I know them, they're off dilly-dallying somewhere.
All right. I know them.
I know them because they practically put me to bed every night.
I have 29 cousins, and I know them all...
I know them, but I don't want to leave anyone out.
I know them all, like the insides of my own pockets.
I know them from their personal files!
I know them through my childhood friend from Bagbazar, the famous Professor Nani.
No need to, I know them already.
I'm sure the mountains have fevers of their own, but I know them not.
I've worked there and I know them well.
I know them all too well, since I was one of them.
My family's from here, I grew up here, and I know them but I don't agree with their politics.
Well, let me tell you, because I know them, I know how they think.
I might know that they're bad, but I know them.

Alternatives:

I am familiar with them
I am acquainted with them
I recognize them
I am aware of them
I have met them before

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