Allude
Pronunciation: /əˈluːd/
Allude (verb)
- To mention something in an indirect way, without naming it clearly.
- To refer to an idea or event indirectly, so the listener or reader understands the connection.
- To make a subtle reference to a person, work, or event through wording or style.
Examples
- She alluded to the problem without naming it.
- They alluded to the mistake during the meeting.