allude — to mention something indirectly or make an indirect reference to
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to mention something indirectly or make an indirect reference to
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈluːd/
Example Sentences
- The comedian alluded to the scandal without mentioning any names, and everyone knew exactly who he meant.
- During the meeting, the boss alluded to possible layoffs, making everyone nervous.
- She keeps alluding to her 'mysterious past' like she's some kind of secret agent, but we all know she just worked at a coffee shop.
allude
VERB[/əˈluːd/]
to mention something indirectly or make an indirect reference to
At dinner, she allude to his past mistake without naming it directly.
All Lude does is hint - never direct, always sly!
When speakers allude, they include some but exclude others
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'alludere', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'ludere' (to play or jest). The word originally meant 'to play with' or 'to jest at', and evolved to mean making an indirect reference or hint.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + lud (play/jest) + -e (Latin infinitive) = allude (to indirectly reference)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The comedian alluded to the scandal without mentioning any names, and everyone knew exactly who he meant.”
“During the meeting, the boss alluded to possible layoffs, making everyone nervous.”
“She keeps alluding to her 'mysterious past' like she's some kind of secret agent, but we all know she just worked at a coffee shop.”
“The author alluded to historical events without explicitly stating them.”
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