allude
gb/əlˈud/ us/əlˈud/
C1
Angličtina
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Sloveso
formal
C1
action
1
refer to something indirectly
To talk about something without saying it directly, often only in a short or unclear way.
Vzorec užití:
to allude to [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse "allude" with "elude". "Allude" means to refer indirectly, while "elude" means to escape or avoid. Many learners also say *"allude about"* instead of the correct pattern *"allude to"*. Another confusion is between "allusion" (indirect reference) and "illusion" (something that looks real but is not).
Synonyma
refer (to) (More general and neutral; often used for both direct and indirect mention, while "allude" emphasizes indirectness or brevity.)
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mention (Covers any act of talking about something; "allude" specifically suggests an indirect or brief mention.)
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touch on (Suggests mentioning something quickly or lightly; close in meaning, but "allude" can be even more indirect.)
Antonyma
state (Opposite because it means to say something clearly and directly, not indirectly.)
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spell out (Means to explain something very clearly and fully, the opposite of an indirect reference.)
Kolokace
allude to
|allude briefly to
|allude in passing to
|as alluded to above
|explicitly allude to
Témata
communication
|media
|academia
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- In his speech, the mayor alluded to recent budget cuts without giving details.
- The article alludes to earlier research but does not cite it directly.
- She alluded to a famous court case to support her argument.
- Several commentators have alluded to this problem in recent weeks.
- The report briefly alludes to climate change in the final section.
Učební příklady
- The teacher alluded to the exam, but did not say the date.
- In the meeting, he alluded to a plan for job cuts.
- The book alludes to many old stories.
- She alluded to a mistake in last year’s report.
- The writer alludes to another study in a short note.
Sloveso
formal
C1
action
2
hint at something indirectly
To give a hint about something without saying it clearly, often because it is private, uncomfortable, or negative.
Vzorec užití:
to allude to [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may use "allude" when they actually mean "refer" in a neutral way, even when no hint or secrecy is involved. For emotional or secret topics, "allude" or "hint at" is suitable; for open, clear mention, "talk about" or "speak about" is better. Also, learners sometimes think "allude" must be negative; it can also hint at positive things like praise or affection.
Synonyma
hint (at) (Very close in meaning; more common in everyday speech, while "allude" is more formal.)
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imply (Also means to suggest without saying directly; "imply" can feel slightly more logical or argumentative, while "allude" often feels more subtle or coded.)
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suggest (Broader verb; can be direct or indirect, while "allude" specifically focuses on an indirect suggestion.)
Antonyma
confess (In contexts of secrets or wrongdoing, the opposite of indirectly hinting is openly admitting.)
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declare (Means to say something in a clear, open way, the opposite of hinting.)
Kolokace
allude darkly to
|allude vaguely to
|allude tactfully to
|allude to problems
|allude to an affair
Témata
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- During the interview, she alluded to a difficult period in her marriage without giving details.
- The novel alludes darkly to a crime in the character’s past.
- He alluded to possible layoffs, making everyone in the room nervous.
- Commentators have alluded to corruption at the highest levels of government.
- In her email, she alluded vaguely to "personal issues" as the reason for her absence.
Učební příklady
- He alluded to a secret, but he did not say what it was.
- The news story alluded to a problem inside the company.
- She alluded to a past mistake, and she looked sad.
- The manager alluded to possible job cuts.
- The writer alludes to a hidden problem in the family.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
allude
IPA
GB/əlˈud/
US/əlˈud/
Slabiky a přízvuk
al - lude (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lude)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: allude
- 3rd Person Singular: alludes
- Present Participle: alluding
- Past: alluded
Příbuzná slova
Forms
alludes
verb
alluding
verb
alluded
verb
Core family
allusion
noun C1
Related words
allusive
adjective
Advanced or less common
allusively
adverb
Výrazy
allude to
1/əlˈud tə/
fixed phrase
formal
mention something indirectly
To talk about something in an indirect way, without saying it in a clear and direct sentence.
Příklady
- In his report, he alluded to earlier studies without naming them.
- The author frequently alludes to classical myths in the novel.
- During the speech, the president alluded to the crisis but did not explain it.
as alluded to above
1/ˈæz əlˈudɪd tə əbˈʌv/
fixed phrase
formal
referring to an earlier indirect mention
Used in writing to remind the reader of something that was mentioned indirectly in an earlier part of the text.
Příklady
- As alluded to above, our results are still preliminary and should be treated with caution.
- As alluded to above, further research is needed to confirm these findings.
- Profits have fallen for three quarters in a row, as alluded to above.