allude to

verb

alluded to; alluding to; alludes to

: to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way

I'm interested in hearing more about the technology you alluded to a minute ago.

Examples of allude to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The trailer then cuts to Driver dangling a glimmering necklace over the pool with his foot while girls struggle to reach for it, perhaps subtly alluding to Misty’s fate. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026

The outer circle represents the world, possibly alluding to the company’s global presence and ambitions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

The original design files were created roughly half a century ago, but as Gelfond alludes to, they were never properly maintained. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 16 July 2026

Its extended depictions of the Trojan War are full of general mayhem, but specific violent acts are either seen in very brief snatches or alluded to through cutaways. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 July 2026

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