Allude To

Pronunciation: /əˈlud tuː/

Definitions of allude to

verb to make an indirect reference to something

Example Sentences

A1 She alluded to her favorite book during the conversation.

A2 The teacher alluded to the upcoming exam, hinting that it would be difficult.

B1 The speaker subtly alluded to the political situation in their speech.

B2 The artist's painting alludes to themes of love and loss.

C1 The novel alludes to historical events in a clever and thought-provoking way.

C2 The film director masterfully alludes to classic movies in his latest work.

Examples of allude to in a Sentence

formal The author's use of symbolism in the novel alludes to deeper themes of human nature.

informal When she mentioned his name, she was alluding to their inside joke.

slang He kept dropping hints about the surprise party, trying to allude to it without giving it away.

figurative The painting's use of dark colors alludes to the artist's melancholic mood at the time.

Grammatical Forms of allude to

• past tense: alluded to
• plural: allude to
• comparative: more allude to
• superlative: most allude to
• present tense: allude to
• future tense: will allude to
• perfect tense: have alluded to
• continuous tense: is alluding to
• singular: alludes to
• positive degree: allude to
• infinitive: to allude to
• gerund: alluding to
• participle: alluded to

Origin and Evolution of allude to

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'allude' comes from the Latin word 'alludere', which means 'to play beside' or 'to refer to indirectly'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'allude' has retained its original meaning of referring to something indirectly, but its usage has become more common in English language literature and conversation.