Gadit

allude

Definitions
1verbTo make an indirect reference to something, often in a subtle or passing manner.
During the speech, the politician alluded to the recent economic crisis without mentioning it directly.
The author alludes to classical mythology throughout the novel.
She alluded to her past experiences without going into detail.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
alludere
Word parts
ad (to) + ludere (to play)
Originally meant
to play with, to joke
Background
The word 'allude' comes from the Latin 'alludere', which means 'to play with'. It entered English in the 16th century, initially carrying the sense of making a playful or indirect reference.
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