Word Type

Verb

The word "allude" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

allusion allusive reallude

Entails

denote

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

hint suggest

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

adumbrate innuendo

Manner Of

hint

Related Terms

collude delude elude hark back hearken back illude inkling

Related Terms

delude elude illude indirect insinuate suggestion

Similar Terms

bear on come to concern have to do with pertain refer relate touch touch on

Synonym Network

advert hint imply indicate intimate refer signify

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