allude

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allude

(verb)

Meaning

mention something without saying it directly

Example

"She alluded to her birthday party plans."

Synonyms

hintimplysuggest

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin alludere, meaning to play with.
Related word forms
  • noun: allusion
  • adjective: allusive

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