Allude to Meaning in English
expression
əˈɫud/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-LOOD too, tuh, tih
ɐlˈuːd/ /tˈuː
uh-LOOD too
Definition
To mention something in an indirect or subtle way, without saying it directly.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal. Common in writing and presentations. Often used when suggesting, hinting, or referencing something indirectly. Do not confuse with 'elude' (to escape). Usually followed by 'something/someone' (e.g., 'She alluded to her past experiences').
Spanish: aludir a - hacer referencia aPortuguese (BR): aludir a - fazer referência aPortuguese (PT): aludir a - fazer referência aChinese (Simplified): 暗示 - 影射 - 提及Chinese (Traditional): 暗示 - 影射 - 提及Hindi: संकेत करना - संदर्भित करनाArabic: يعود إلى - يشير إلىBengali: ইঙ্গিত করা - পরোক্ষভাবে উল্লেখ করাRussian: намекать на - косвенно упоминатьJapanese: ほのめかす - 暗示するVietnamese: ám chỉ - nói bóng gió vềKorean: 암시하다 - 넌지시 언급하다Turkish: ima etmek - üstü kapalı değinmekUrdu: اشارہ کرنا - حوالہ دینا (بالواسطہ)Indonesian: menyinggung - mengisyaratkan
Example Sentences
He didn't say her name, but he alluded to her in his speech.
basic
The article alludes to a recent scandal.
basic
She often alludes to her childhood in her stories.
basic
Are you alluding to what happened yesterday?
natural
He likes to allude to famous movies in his jokes.
natural
Without naming anyone, she alluded to a problem in the team.
natural