allude (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈluːd/

Definition

To refer to something indirectly, without mentioning it by name.

Examples

• His speech seemed to allude to the recent political scandal.

• She alluded to her previous job when she spoke about her career goals.

• The novel alludes to classic myths without explicitly stating them.

How to Use allude

allude to (prepositional phrase)

To refer indirectly to something. — "The author alludes to the historical events of the time."

Synonyms of allude

Words with a similar meaning to allude:

• hint
• imply
• intimate
• connote

Antonyms of allude

Words with the opposite meaning to allude:

• state
• declare
• explicitly mention

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