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- See:
- let
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phrase |
| definition 1: |
to allow (something secret) to be known.
Who let out that we were going to have a surprise party?That was a secret! Why did you let it out?- synonyms:
- disclose, divulge, expose, reveal, uncover
- similar words:
- spring, tell
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| definition 2: |
to allow (someone or something) freedom; allow to go out.
He'd served three years in jail before they let him out.Don't let the dog out!- synonyms:
- release
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| definition 3: |
to emit (a sound or something that makes a sound).
The baby let out a piercing cry.She let out a long sigh.He let out a loud belch. |
| related words: |
blunder |
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