Allude
Al·lude
Allude
v. i.
imp. & p. p. Alluded; p. pr. & vb. n. Alluding
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To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to have reference to a subject not specifically and plainly mentioned; -- followed by to; as, the story alludes to a recent transaction.
These speeches . . . do seem to allude unto such ministerial garments as were then in use.
Allude
v. t.
- To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable. [Obs.]