4.35 'let'

'Let' is used in imperative sentences in four different ways:

* it is used to give an order or instruction

• Let Phillip have a look at it.

* you use it followed by 'us' when you are making a suggestion about what you and someone else should do. 'Let us' is almost always shortened to 'Let's'

• Let's go outside.
• Let's creep forward on hands and knees.

* you use it followed my 'me' when you are offering to do something

• Let me take your coat.

* in very formal English, it is used to express a wish.

• Let the joy be universal.
• Let confusion live!
• Let the best man or woman win.