allude

verb
UK: /əˈluːd/
US: /əˈluːd/

  1. To mention something indirectly or suggest it without stating it explicitly.

    1. He didn't allude to any problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article alludes to some events that are not publicly known. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hint at something in a subtle or indirect way, often using a word or phrase that has a connection to the subject.

    1. She would allude to their past. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker seemed to allude indirectly to some kind of scandal. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hint intimate suggest insinuate mention refer imply
allude adjective

  1. Having alluded to something; referring indirectly.

    1. The alluded changes are big. [ ] [ ]
    2. The alluded problem was not fully explained in the document. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "allude" in English means: To mention something indirectly or suggest it without stating it explicitly., To hint at something in a subtle or indirect way, often using a word or phrase that has a connection to the subject..

The phonetic transcription of "allude" is /əˈluːd/ in British English and /əˈluːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "allude": hint, intimate, suggest, insinuate, mention, refer, imply.

Example usage of "allude": "He didn't allude to any problems.". More examples on the page.