Definition of allude (verb) - to refer indirectly to something; to hint

Alluded; Alluded; Alluding

Example sentences with this word:

• The story alludes to part of the author's life.
• Without stating that the defendant was an ex-convict, the prosecutor alluded to the fact by mentioning his length of unemployment.

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