Meaning & use
allude
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To refer to something indirectly, without mentioning it explicitly.
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In her speech, she alluded to the challenges the company had faced without naming them directly.
He alluded to a secret plan but wouldn't give any details.
A note on using this word
Often confused with 'elude' (to escape or avoid) — the two words look similar but have completely different meanings.
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