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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.
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Last updated: December 10, 2017 • 104913 views

let the war begin

This phrase 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 alternatives from our editors:

  • let the war commence
  • let the war start

let the war begins

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

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