allude to
phrasal verb
alluded to; alluding to; alludes to
: to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way
I'm interested in hearing more about the technology you alluded to a minute ago.
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In addition, Vivian — who came out as transgender in 2020 — also alluded to the fact that her father’s politics had no influence on her own evolution.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Another example, the finishing touches on a double breasted jacket alludes to his belief in materials that are complete and well-defined.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
Crawford alluded to Musk’s role in the election during her victory party speech Tuesday night.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
Drake has already alluded to another solo album being on the way, though no date has been announced yet.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Another example, the finishing touches on a double breasted jacket alludes to his belief in materials that are complete and well-defined.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
Crawford alluded to Musk’s role in the election during her victory party speech Tuesday night.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
Drake has already alluded to another solo album being on the way, though no date has been announced yet.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Allude to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allude%20to. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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