The following are some common phrasal verbs with the root verb let. They are listed as separable (always), separable (optional), inseparable (with object), or inseparable (no object). Remember to always conjugate the root verb let. Below are the conjugations:

infinitive --> let

present simple --> let and lets

-ing form --> letting

past simple --> let

past participle --> let

✅ let down - separable (optional) - to disappoint.

Ex: You really let me down by not showing up to my birthday party last weekend.

✅ let in - separable (optional) - to allow someone to enter.

Ex: The bouncer wouldn’t let me in because I was wearing running shoes.

✅ let in on - separable (always) - to inform someone of something.

Ex: Since you let me in on your plans for the surprise party, I’ve been getting so excited! 

✅ let off - separable (optional) - to not punish.

Ex: The police officer decided to let me off with just a warning.

✅ let on - inseparable (no object) - to tell information.

Ex: I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to let on about your wedding plans.

✅ let out - separable (optional) - to allow someone or something to leave.

Ex: I let the dog out of the house so she could play in the backyard.

✅ let out - separable (optional) - to make a noise.

Ex: She let out a scream when she saw me standing in the dark.

✅ let out - separable (optional) - to alter clothes by making them bigger.

Ex: I’ve gained a bit of weight this year so I need to let my pants out.

✅ let up - inseparable (no object) - to decrease in intensity.

Ex: We’ll go for a walk later if the rain lets up.

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