Meaning & Definition of word "Allude"

Allude

/əˈluːd/

1. to refer to something indirectly; to make an implied or inferred reference.
- Example: In his speech, the senator alluded to the recent scandal without mentioning it by name.
2. to hint at or suggest something without explicitly stating it.
- Example: The author alludes to classic literature throughout the novel.
3. to mention something briefly and without going into detail.
- Example: She alluded to her past experiences, but did not expand on them.
4. to suggest or call attention to indirectly.
- Example: They alluded to the challenges ahead in their report.

From Latin 'alludere', meaning 'to play with, allude to.'

allude to:

To refer to something or someone indirectly.

allude back:

To reference something mentioned previously.

reference:

The act of mentioning or alluding to something.

hint:

A suggestion or indication that is not explicit.

Meaning: To drop a hint without being direct.

Example Sentence: He was alluding, but nobody really understood the reference.

Meaning: To playfully suggest something.

Example Sentence: She alluded to their secret plan during the conversation.