ALLUDES Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

alludes

verb

present tense third-person singular of allude

as in implies

to convey an idea indirectly Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific

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Recent Examples of alludes The movie's title alludes both to barometric pressure, and to the enormous responsibility that the D-Day planners felt, given that so many soldiers were sure to die in the assault on Normandy's beaches. — Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 May 2026 Then there are books that can only move people who come to those books with prior knowledge, who have read the other books to which this new book alludes. — Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alludes

Verb

His new price target implies roughly 23% upside from Alphabet's closing price on Wednesday.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 July 2026
As their name implies, these highly specialized vessels are designed specifically to transport supplies to and from oil rigs and wind farms at sea.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Definition of implies

Verb

South Florida, on the other hand, is only at alert level one, which indicates that bleaching is expected.

— Alex Harris July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Most, though not all, virus experts think the best evidence indicates the virus jumped from bats to other animals, and then to humans at a Wuhan market.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of indicates

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Nevertheless, its early growth suggests Mansell has identified an audience that is eager not just to engage, but to organize, and the conversations taking place inside that WhatsApp group may prove as valuable as its membership fees.

— Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Emerging evidence suggests fluctuations in estrogen levels can exacerbate symptoms of ADHD, and perimenopause might be a particularly vulnerable time.

— Maria Godoy, NPR, 26 July 2026