Phrasal Verbs

allude to

This page is about the phrasal verb allude to

FORMAL

Meaning

to mention or refer to something or someone in an indirect way

Synonym

refer to

For example

  • allude to sb/sth In his speech, the President alluded to the fact that the economy was not in good condition when he took over.

  • allude to sb/sth When the judge was summing up the case, he alluded to the sort of punishment he would have to hand down if the jury found the defendant guilty.

Quick Quiz

When discussing the life and work of Thomas, the commentator didn't say the poet was an alcoholic, but he alluded to the fact that

a. he never drank alcohol

b. he never wrote poetry

c. he had a problem with alcohol
a) he never drank alcohol b) he never wrote poetry c) he had a problem with alcohol

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