allude Definition
- 1suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
- 2talk about or mention indirectly.
Using allude: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allude" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She alluded to problems at work but didn't go into detail.
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The article alludes to a recent scandal without mentioning it directly.
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He kept alluding to his past achievements during the interview.
allude Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with allude
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The speaker alluded to the upcoming changes in the company's policies.
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The author alluded to her former professor in the acknowledgments section of her book.
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The politician alluded to the fact that he had received donations from the oil industry.
Origins of allude
from Latin 'alludere', meaning 'to play with, jest'
Summary: allude in Brief
To 'allude' [əˈluːd] means to suggest or call attention to something indirectly. It can also mean to talk about or mention something indirectly. Examples include 'She alluded to problems at work but didn't go into detail' and 'The article alludes to a recent scandal without mentioning it directly.' 'Allude' is often used with phrases like 'allude to something,' 'allude to someone,' and 'allude to the fact that.'
