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How to pronounce allude in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms advert, touch
Type of suggest, hint
Verb group pertain, refer, relate, touch, bear on, touch on, come to, concern, have to do with
Derivation allusion, allusive


He alluded to the problem but did not mention it.

Examples of allude

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Sweet and spicy aromas allude to black pepper on red fruits with smooth tannins.
From the inrich.com
Tummers notes that the cheese is old and might allude to the transience of life.
From the nytimes.com
In your letter you allude to a development plan and preliminary plat of the site.
From the jsonline.com
His poetic mind games allude to multilayered meanings without being unfathomable.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
The WP article isn't presenting this viewpoint, but it does allude to it briefly.
From the en.wikipedia.org
These you allude to in your comment as being in low paid, non pensionable jobs.
From the guardian.co.uk
Sua normally consist of four-verse stanzas, whose texts allude to the occasion.
From the en.wikipedia.org
They allude to the famous Gangnam Style dance, but dancing is not the focus here.
From the latimes.com
Armanious's reptiles allude to ritual artefacts found around the world, she added.
From the smh.com.au
More examples
  • Make a more or less disguised reference to; "He alluded to the problem but did not mention it"
  • (allusion) passing reference or indirect mention
  • An allusion is a figure of speech that makes a reference to, or representation of, a place, event, literary work, myth, or work of art, either directly or by implication. M.H. ...
  • To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion
  • (allusion) An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication
  • (alluded) quite subtly to his friend's misfortune.
  • (alluding) to refer casually or indirectly- As my partner was alluding to, the Knicks have been explosive.
  • (Allusion) A reference in literature, or in visual or performing arts, to a familiar person, place, thing, or event. Allusions to biblical figures and figures from classical mythology are common in Western literature.
  • (Allusion) A reference to a person, place, or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea