Definition of Allude
Allude
al·lude
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To refer to something indirectly or hint at it.
e.g. The author alluded to the mythological story in her novel.
(verb)
to mention something briefly or in passing, without discussing it at length;
e.g. I will make sure to allude to these points in my speech.
(verb)
to bear similarity to or simply refer to an earlier artistic style or work, in a way that suggests a relationship, used to describe an artist or an artistic work;
e.g. These paintings allude to the works of van Gogh in their style.
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