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allude
Allude (verb) means to mention something in an indirect way, without stating it outright.
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To mention something in an indirect way, without stating it outright.
"First, she alluded to her husband as "the man at home looking after the children". Then she referred to him as "my George"."
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Etymology
Taken from Middle French alluder, which goes back to Latin alludere (“to play with or allude”), from ad + ludere (“to play”). See also al-.
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What is the meaning of allude?
"allude" (verb) means to mention something in an indirect way, without stating it outright.
What is another word for allude?
Other words for "allude" include advert, touch.
What is the opposite of allude?
Opposites of "allude" include declare, state, specify, mention.
