Definition of: allude

(ə·ld′) v.i. al·lud·ed, al·lud·ing
To refer without express mention; make indirect or casual reference: with to. [<L alludere play with, joke < ad- to + ludere play] Synonyms: advert, hint, imply, indicate, insinuate, intimate, mention, point, refer, signify, suggest. Allude is erroneously used in the general sense of mention or speak of. We allude to a matter slightly, in passing; we advert to it when we turn from our path to treat it; we refer to it by any clear utterance or expression. One may hint at a thing in a friendly way, but what is insinuated is always unfavorable, generally both hostile and cowardly. One may indicate his wishes, intimate his plans, imply his opinion, signify his will, suggest a course of action. Compare SUGGESTION.