- 1. v. i. 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. Source: opted
- 2. v. t. To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable. Source: opted
- 3. v. make a more or less disguised reference to Source: wordnet
- 4. 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. Hooker. Syn. -- To refer; point; indicate; hint; suggest; intimate; signify; insinuate; advert. See Refer. To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable. [Obs.] Wither. Source: webster
- 5. To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to havereference 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 garmentsas were then in use. Hooker. Source: adambom
- 6. v:100 v. make a more or less disguised reference to Source: ecdict
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