ALLUDE (TO) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

allude (to)

verb

Definition of allude (to)

as in to refer (to)

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This was not the first time Gerber has mentioned fan fiction.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Trump most frequently mentions grass while promoting his Washington beautification efforts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

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