Allude

Al·lude

Allude

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Alluded; p. pr. & vb. n. Alluding

  1. 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.
  1. To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable. [Obs.]