lets on (about)

verb

Definition of lets on (about)next
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
  • Americans have strong thoughts on Christmas cookies, new Google Trends data reveals — and one cookie in particular has made spirits bright across many states.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The most recent trailer reveals a few more story details.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reveals
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  • In full transparency, Tuttle discloses that they’ve been romantically involved.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The centerpiece of the site is a database that discloses the name, location, focus area, and - with the permission of the grantee - the size of all 2,524 grants that Scott has given since 2020.
    David Bowermaster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of discloses
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  • Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 10 North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx fell while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber, her communications team tells Newsweek.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of tells
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  • Meanwhile, Helly's innie discovers Lumon's security system that prevents unauthorized communication between selves.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Amanda Seyfried discovers an unsettling family secret on the season 11 premiere of PBS' Finding Your Roots.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of discovers
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lets on (about)

lets (someone) know

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