know of someone/something

Related to word: know

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. B2

    to be familiar with someone or something by having heard of them and being able to provide limited information about them

    • I know of this author, but I'm not very familiar with his works.

    • She knows of the issue, but cannot provide detailed information.

    • Do you know of this company? I've heard of their good reputation.