allude

[US]/əˈluːd/
[UK]/əˈluːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. mention in an indirect manner
Word Forms
Past Tensealluded
Third Person Singularalludes
Present Participlealluding
Past Participlealluded

Phrases & Collocations

allude to something

allude indirectly

casually allude

Example Sentences

an allusion to classical mythology in a poem.See Usage Note at allude

we will allude briefly to the main points.

the photographs allude to Italian Baroque painting.

He referenced her book in his speech.See Usage Note at allude

In your remarks you alluded to a certain sinister design.

Try not to allude to this matter in his presence because it annoys him to hear of it.

The candidate alluded to the recent war by saying, “We've all made sacrifices.”

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