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
  • Walking just a few streets away from the square reveals quieter courtyards, small cafes and shops that feel less staged.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Contrary to the popular belief that data centers operate in remote rural areas, new research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering reveals that the digital economy is overwhelmingly urban.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • When Google publicly discloses and patches a flaw, details of exploiting the bug are often vague.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • One line, on page 157, discloses an investment in gold bars valued at between $500,000 and $1 million.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 30 June 2026
Definition of discloses
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  • Here are seven of the biggest eclipse myths – and why the science tells a very different story.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Each piece is highly detailed and whimsical, and tells a personal story.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tells
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  • Along the way Danny discovers that family is not always the one you are born into, but the one that believes in you when no one else will.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • Alice craves mentorship but can’t help noting how often Nora drinks on the job; Nora, who discovers Alice having a panic attack in the bathroom, wonders whether the newbie stands a chance of making it in the Bureau.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
Definition of discovers
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