Allude — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈlüd/ al·lude

Meaning & Definition of Allude

Allude (verb)

  1. to make indirect reference; broadly, refer

Allude (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to convey an idea indirectly

    "Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific"

    similar: hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate, suggest
    related: advert, mention, point, refer, signal, signalize, signify, smack (of), smell (of)
    near: announce, declare, proclaim, elucidate, explain, spell out, delineate, describe

Related Entry: Allude (to) (verb)

Allude (to) is a different word from Allude. The synonyms below are for allude (to), not for allude.

  1. as in refer (to), cite

    similar: cite, mention, name, refer (to), bring up, broach, introduce, moot, place, raise, offer, propose, suggest, air, express, speak (of), talk (about), vent, ventilate, interject, interrupt, debate, discuss, thrash (out or over)
    opposite: censor, hush (up), quiet, silence, suppress

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Allude

The most common words with a similar meaning to Allude:

hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate, suggest

Related Words for Allude

advert, mention, point, refer, signal, signalize, signify, smack (of), smell (of)

Near Antonyms of Allude

announce, declare, proclaim, elucidate, explain, spell out, delineate, describe

Word Forms of Allude

Inflections: alluded, alluding

Origin & Etymology of Allude

borrowed from Latin allūdere "to play or romp beside, make a playful or mocking allusion to," from ad- ad- + lūdere "to play" ludicrous

First known use: circa 1531

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Allude

Words & Phrases Containing Allude

allude to

Frequently Asked Questions about Allude

What does "Allude" mean?

"Allude" means to make indirect reference; broadly, refer. As a verb, it is defined as: to make indirect reference; broadly, refer.

What is another word for "Allude"?

Other words for "Allude" include hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate and suggest. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Allude" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Allude"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Allude". Common alternatives include hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate and suggest.

How do you use "Allude" in a sentence?

Examples of "Allude" in a sentence: "Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific".

Is "Allude" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Allude" is a verb.

Is "Allude" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Allude" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Allude"?

"Allude" is pronounced /ə-ˈlüd/ and divided into syllables as al·lude.

What is the origin of the word "Allude"?

"Allude" comes from borrowed from Latin allūdere "to play or romp beside, make a playful or mocking allusion to," from ad- ad- + lūdere "to play" ludicrous. First known use: circa 1531.