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allude

[ uh-lood ]

verb (used without object)

alluded, alluding.
  1. to refer casually or indirectly; make an allusion (usually followed by to ):

    He often alluded to his poverty.

  2. to contain a casual or indirect reference (usually followed by to ):

    The letter alludes to something now forgotten.



allude

/ əˈː /

verb

  1. to refer indirectly, briefly, or implicitly
  2. (loosely) to mention
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Usage

See elude
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ··ܻ verb (used without object) prealluded prealluding
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of allude1

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin ū “to play beside, make a playful allusion to,” equivalent to al- al- + ū “to play”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of allude1

C16: from Latin ū, from ū to sport, from ūܲ a game
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Referring to diminishing of protections for minorities, women, the LGBTQ+ community and others, Harris alluded to such concerns as central themes of her 2024 presidential campaign.

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The Justice Department has not alluded to any such evidence existing — but Villanueva has.

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As the statement alludes to, Wynn was known for her philanthropic spirit as much as her business ventures, especially in Las Vegas.

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He’s already alluded to a reelection campaign, saying it might take more time to reestablish his hometown as a city where every tourist wants to visit and every business wants to open shop.

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In her most pointed public remarks since the election, she alluded to such concerns being the foundation of her 2024 presidential campaign.

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