Alludes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈlüd/ al·lude

Meaning & Definition of Alludes

Alludes (verb)

  1. to make indirect reference; broadly, refer
  2. to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way

Alludes (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to convey an idea indirectly

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

    similar: hints, implies, indicates, infers, insinuates, intimates, suggests
    related: adverts, mentions, points, refers, signalizes, signals, signifies, smacks (of), smells (of)
    near: announces, declares, proclaims, elucidates, explains, spells out, delineates, describes

Related Entry: Allude (verb)

Allude is a different word from Alludes. The synonyms below are for allude, not for alludes.

  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: Alludes (to) (verb)

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

  1. as in refers (to), cites

    similar: cites, mentions, names, refers (to), brings up, broaches, introduces, moots, places, raises, offers, proposes, suggests, airs, expresses, speaks (of), talks (about), ventilates, vents, interjects, interrupts, debates, discusses, thrashes (out or over)
    opposite: censors, hushes (up), quiets, silences, suppresses

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Alludes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Alludes:

hints, implies, indicates, infers, insinuates, intimates, suggests

Related Words for Alludes

adverts, mentions, points, refers, signalizes, signals, signifies, smacks (of), smells (of)

Near Antonyms of Alludes

announces, declares, proclaims, elucidates, explains, spells out, delineates, describes

Word Forms of Alludes

Inflections: alluded, alluding, alluded to, alluding to, alludes to

Origin & Etymology of Alludes

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Alludes

What does "Alludes" mean?

"Alludes" 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 "Alludes"?

Other words for "Alludes" include hints, implies, indicates, infers, insinuates, intimates and suggests. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Alludes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Alludes"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Alludes". Common alternatives include hints, implies, indicates, infers, insinuates, intimates and suggests.

How do you use "Alludes" in a sentence?

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

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

"Alludes" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Alludes"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Alludes"?

"Alludes" 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.

What is another word for "Alludes" meaning "to convey an idea indirectly"?

When "Alludes" (verb) means to convey an idea indirectly, synonyms include hints, implies, indicates, infers, insinuates and intimates.