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Definitions for Allude
[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.
[3] to refer indirectly, briefly, or implicitly
[4] (loosely) to mention
Words related to Allude
point, suggest, intimate, advert, imply, insinuate, refer
Words nearby Allude
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Origin of Allude
1525–35; < Latin allūdere to play beside, make a playful allusion to, equivalent to al- al- + lūdere to play
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Other words from Allude
pre·al·lude , verb (used without object), pre·al·lud·ed, pre·al·lud·ing.
Word origin for Allude
C16: from Latin allūdere, from lūdere to sport, from lūdus a game
Synonyms for Allude
advert, imply, insinuate, intimate, point, refer, suggest, bring up