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Allude to

Description

Allude to is a phrasal verb used to indirectly refer to something or someone. It implies mentioning or pointing to something without explicitly stating it.

Usage

Transitive Verb:

When used transitively, it means to make an indirect reference to someone or something.

• She alluded to her difficult childhood without going into details.
• The professor alluded to a famous experiment during his lecture.

Intransitive Verb:

When used intransitively, it means to indirectly refer to something without giving explicit information or details.

• The speaker alluded to past accomplishments but didn't provide any specifics.
• He alluded to his upcoming project during the conversation.

Related Products

You can find books discussing the use of allusion and the art of indirect references:

• Allusion: A Literary Graft
• The Art of Indirect References