Thesaurus results for LET ON

let on

verb

Definition of let on

as in to pretend

to take on a false or deceptive appearance she's not half as innocent as she likes to let on

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Recent Examples of let on What the number can actually tell you about your health is more complicated than the marketing lets on. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026 But if the White House is concerned about attendance, Vance isn't letting on. — Tamara Keith, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026 If there’s anything flawed or complicated or even slightly offbeat about its title character, Tenzing isn’t letting on. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 As the drama with Salt Lake City climaxes, the rest of the Girls Trip women start to wonder if there’s more to the story than Lisa let on. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for let on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for let on

pretend

Verb

The leaders who were most effective could provide clarity to their teams without having to pretend to have all the answers.

— Tracy Nolan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Also this year, Cohen’s press officer secretly was recorded by a woman who pretended to be on a date with him.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026