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allude

al·lude

allude

 
 
pronunciation:
lud
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note, Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: alludes, alluding, alluded
definition: to mention (usually followed by "to").
She is always alluding to books we have not read.
synonyms:
imply, mention, refer
similar words:
quote
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Homophone Note
Are you looking for the word elude (to escape)? Allude and elude sound and look almost alike and are often confused.
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