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Allude

Allude Meaning & Definition
Allude Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Allude?

[v] make a more or less disguised reference to; "He alluded to the problem but did not mention it"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Allude: advert | touch

Related Terms | Find terms related to Allude:

See Also | denote | hint | refer | suggest

Allude In Webster's Dictionary

\Al*lude"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Alluded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Alluding}.] [L. alludere to play with, to allude; ad + ludere to play.] 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. These speeches . . . do seem to allude unto such ministerial garments as were then in use. --Hooker. Syn: To refer; point; indicate; hint; suggest; intimate; signify; insinuate; advert. See {Refer}.
\Al*lude"\, v. t. To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable. [Obs.] --Wither.

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