verb □ to allude to something to refer to something in an indirect way ○ He alluded to it in his speech, without giving any details.
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.
Hooker.” Syn. — To refer; point; indicate; hint; suggest; intimate; signify; insinuate; advert. See Refer.
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