Allude \Al*lude"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Alluded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Alluding}.] [L. alludere to play with, to allude; ad + ludere to play.] To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to have reference to a subject not specifically and plainly mentioned; -- followed by to; as, the story alludes to a recent transaction.
These speeches . . . do seem to allude unto such ministerial garments as were then in use. --Hooker.
Syn: To refer; point; indicate; hint; suggest; intimate; signify; insinuate; advert. See {Refer}.
Allude \Al*lude"\, v. t. To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable. [Obs.] --Wither. ※ ||
Mitchell did not allude to the announced resignations of House Speaker Jim Wright, D-Texas, and Democratic Whip Tony Coelho of California.
She also appears to allude to the 60-year-old Chiles' decision to leave the Senate in 1988 because of burnout.
Francis would allude to Preston Sturges.
Title and posture allude to the symbol of Rome who suckled the twins, and to the creature of Sicilian myth of devouring sensuality.
Reagan did not allude to the political situation in Canada, where Mulroney's Liberal Party opposition has threatened to stall legislation implementing the accord there until Mulroney calls new elections.
Now Labour regards itself as too respectable to allude to such inconveniences, while the Conservatives are reluctant to acknowledge the problem. Neither should get away with it.