lets on (about)

verb

present tense third-person singular of let on (about)
as in reveals
to make known (as information previously kept secret) we agreed not to let on about our marriage plans to anyone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lets on (about)
  1. reveals
  2. discloses
  3. tells
  4. discovers
Verb
  • Then Sam reveals that Izzy, Oscar, and Zach were all playing a metagame as well, getting points for everyone who voted for them as imposters.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The book also reveals how the actress first heard about the role from her real-life partner, Holland.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • The filing discloses no significant catastrophe losses in the first half of 2026, meaning the Geico deterioration is purely operational rather than weather-driven.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The company no longer discloses total subscriber figures on a quarterly basis.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of discloses
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  • The film tells the story behind the making of the cult classic starring Sylvester Stallone, which won the Academy Award for best picture in 1977.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Where the Tuition Money Actually Goes Sticker price tells you what a college charges.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of tells
Verb
  • The Federal Trade Commission says criminals may collect application fees or deposits from several people before anyone discovers the property was never available.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The same goes for cold snaps in winter, when every homeowner suddenly discovers their furnace needs fixing.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of discovers
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“Lets on (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets%20on%20%28about%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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