Allude: meaning, definitions and examples

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allude

 

[ ษ™หˆluหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in conversation

To allude to something is to mention it indirectly, without specifically stating it. It is often used to hint at a topic or idea without explicitly naming it.

Synonyms

hint, imply, refer to, suggest

Examples of usage

  • He alluded to his past experiences without going into detail.
  • She cleverly alluded to their disagreement without causing a scene.
  • The speaker subtly alluded to the upcoming changes in the company.
Context #2 | Verb

in literature

In literature, to allude is to make a reference to a well-known work, event, or person. Authors often use allusions to add depth and meaning to their writing.

Synonyms

cite, echo, invoke, reference

Examples of usage

  • The poem alludes to Greek mythology with its mention of gods and heroes.
  • The novel subtly alludes to the author's own life experiences.
  • The play is full of allusions to Shakespearean works.

Translations

Translations of the word "allude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aludir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช andeuten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyinggung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั‚ัะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nawiฤ…zywaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใฎใ‚ใ‹ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faire allusion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aludir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ima etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”์‹œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ู…ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narรกลพet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ narรกลพaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆš—็คบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namigovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญsbending

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–ะปั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸarษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aludir

Etymology

The word 'allude' comes from the Latin word 'alludere', which means 'to play with' or 'to jest'. The term first appeared in English in the 16th century. Over time, 'allude' has become a common word in both spoken and written language, often used to add depth and subtlety to communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,213, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.