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alludes

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb allude has 1 sense
  1. allude, touch, advert - make a more or less disguised reference to; "He alluded to the problem but did not mention it"
    --1 is one way to hint, suggest
    Derived form: noun allusion1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s PP

Definitions from the Web

Term: alludes Part of Speech: Verb Sense 1: to make an indirect reference or hint at something Usage: - She alludes to her difficult childhood in her latest novel. - The politician alluded to possible corruption in his opponent's campaign. Sample Sentence 1:

In her speech, the professor alluded to a famous experiment conducted in the 1970s.

Sample Sentence 2:

The movie's title cleverly alludes to a classic work of literature.

Part of Speech: Verb Sense 2: to suggest or call attention to indirectly Usage: - The artwork alludes to the struggle for equality throughout history. - The song lyrics allude to the fleeting nature of happiness. Sample Sentence 1:

The painting alludes to a famous historical event, inviting viewers to reflect on its significance.

Sample Sentence 2:

The poem beautifully alludes to the wonders of nature.

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