English

allude

əˈlud, əˈluːd
Meaning: to mention someone or something in an indirect way
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: əˈluːd

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base allude
3rd person singular present alludes
Present participle alluding
Past alluded
Will future will allude
Going-to future going to allude
Imperative negative don't allude / do not allude

Example

She alluded to her past experiences during the interview.
She alluded to her past experiences during the interview.

Usage Notes

Used when referring to something without naming it explicitly or discussing it at length.

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