allude

Meaning

To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to invoke it by implication rather than mention.

Synonyms

refer

hint

cite

suggest

mention

advert

imply

insinuate

quote

touch

hint at

speak of

intimate

involve

connect

speak in riddles

concern

reference

refer to

regard

relate

bring up

show an example

entangle

glance

cue

illustrate

touch on

re-state

indicate

Translations

alludere

aludir

aludir

anspielen

faire allusion

zinspelen

andeuten

insinuer

referirse

allùdere

al·ludir

υπαινίσσομαι

reportar-se

mentionner

alluderen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈluːd/

Etymology

From Middle French alluder, from Latin alludere (“to play with or allude”), from ad + ludere (“to play”).