let on

Verb

Meaning

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

disclose divulge give away break reveal discover expose uncover unwrap let out own babble broadcast affect tell
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Antonyms

cloud deny cache eclipse conceal bury
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Hypernyms

tell

Hyponyms

out babble spring talk reveal blow

Examples

He supposes they pretty much have the picture. Most people do, in life. People know more than they let on. John Updike

It's changing a bit, but the thing in LA is everyone is either in the industry, or knows someone who is in the industry. So, they don't let on that they recognize you, that's what I've found out. Catherine Bell

What's the point? was my attitude. We're all just going to die and then NOT be let on the boat. Meg Cabot

The truth is my love life has been a lot more turbulent than I have let on. George Michael

I like to think I'm a bit smarter than I sometimes let on. Jack Whitehall

The thing about acting is you don't want to let on how enjoyable it is or then everybody would want to become an actress. But it really is. It's a pleasure to go and exchange your identity. Gena Rowlands

Close letter words and terms

let off steam let off the hook let off this time let on like let one go let one loose