ALLUDE (TO) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

allude (to)

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Definition of allude (to)

as in to refer (to)

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As mentioned, Explora is the only luxury lodge in Patagonia National Park.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
What the instructions neglected to mention was that there were two State Farm signs in the alley.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

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