allude to
Third Person
alludes to
Present Participle
alluding to
Past Tense
alluded to
Past Participle
alluded to
1
to mention something without directly talking about it in detail
transitive
- She alluded to her upcoming plans but didn't reveal the specific details.
- The speaker cleverly alluded to historical events to make a point about current political issues.
- In his speech, the professor alluded to a famous quote to emphasize the importance of education.
- The novel subtly alluded to the protagonist's troubled past without delving into specific incidents.
- During the conversation, he alluded to a shared experience without openly discussing it.