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Synonyms of allude

11 similar words

Another word for allude is suggest. Other synonyms of allude are imply, insinuate and refer.

Synonyms and similar words for allude

verbTo refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to invoke it by implication rather than mention.

  • advert
  • hint
  • implyTo hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement.
  • indicate
  • inkle
  • insinuateTo hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.
  • intimate
  • moot ScotlandTo say, utter, also insinuate.
  • referTo make reference to; to be about; to relate to; to regard; to allude to.
  • signify
  • suggestTo imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something).

Meaning of allude

  1. verb To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to invoke it by implication rather than mention.

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Questions about synonyms of allude

What is another word for allude?
Allude has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as suggest, imply, insinuate and refer.
What does allude mean?
Allude means to refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to invoke it by implication rather than mention.

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