alludes

[US]/əˈlʊdz/
[UK]/əˈluːdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.refers to something indirectly or subtly; hints at something without stating it directly.

Phrases & Collocations

alludes to something

Example Sentences

the poem alludes to the beauty of nature.

her words allude to a secret affair.

the author alludes to his own experiences in the novel.

his smile alluded to something he wasn't saying.

the painting alludes to a mythological story.

he alluded to his past successes without boasting.

the artist's work alludes to the human condition.

the detective alluded to the suspect's guilt without providing evidence.

the speech alludes to a better future for the country.

the symbol alluded to ancient wisdom.

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