From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishalludeal‧lude /əˈluːd/ ●○○ verb → allude to somebody/something→ See Verb table
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allude• This building serves as a point of reference, alluding in its monumentality to the idea of art as drama.• Afterwards Lewis wished he had said something scathing, alluding perhaps to the lateness of the hour or Adam's appearance.• I do not now allude to preference though of course that comes first.• Besides, it struck him as a little absurd to allude to the matter.• Two further programmes alluding to the resignation, due to be aired on Jan. 4 and 11, had also been blocked.Origin allude (1500-1600) Latin alludere, from ad- “with” + ludere “to play” 