allude

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

to refer indirectly to something; to hint

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: 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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