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Definition of Allude
1. Verb. Make a more or less disguised reference to. "He alluded to the problem but did not mention it"
Exact synonyms: Advert, Touch
Generic synonyms: Hint, Suggest
Entails: Denote, Refer
Related verbs: Bear On, Come To, Concern, Have-to Doe With, Pertain, Refer, Relate, Touch, Touch On
Derivative terms: Allusion, Allusive
Generic synonyms: Hint, Suggest
Entails: Denote, Refer
Related verbs: Bear On, Come To, Concern, Have-to Doe With, Pertain, Refer, Relate, Touch, Touch On
Derivative terms: Allusion, Allusive
Definition of Allude
1. v. i. To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to have reference to a subject not specifically and plainly mentioned; -- followed by to; as, the story alludes to a recent transaction.
2. v. t. To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable.
Definition of Allude
1. Verb. (intransitive) To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Allude
1. to make an indirect reference [v -LUDED, -LUDING, -LUDES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Allude
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