allude
gb/əlˈud/ us/əlˈud/
C1
Angielski
~ 8900
utal, céloz
CZASOWNIK
C1
FORMAL
1
utal
B2
Schemat użycia:
to allude to [something]
In his speech, the mayor alluded to recent budget cuts without giving details.
Beszédében a polgármester utalt a közelmúltbeli költségvetési megszorításokra, de nem bocsátkozott részletekbe.
The article alludes to earlier research but does not cite it directly.
A cikk utal a korábbi kutatásokra, de nem hivatkozik rájuk közvetlenül.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The teacher alluded to the exam, but did not say the date.
A tanár utalt a vizsgára, de nem mondta meg az időpontját.
In the meeting, he alluded to a plan for job cuts.
Az értekezleten utalt egy létszámleépítési tervre.
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.
Częsty błąd:
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).
Znaczenie
refer to something indirectly
Kolokacje
allude to
|allude briefly to
|allude in passing to
|as alluded to above
|explicitly allude to
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
communication
|media
|academia
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To talk about something without saying it directly, often only in a short or unclear way.
To mention or refer to something in an indirect or passing way, without stating it clearly or in detail.
CZASOWNIK
C1
FORMAL
2
céloz
B2
Schemat użycia:
to allude to [something]
During the interview, she alluded to a difficult period in her marriage without giving details.
Az interjú során célzott a házassága egy nehéz időszakára, de nem árult el részleteket.
The novel alludes darkly to a crime in the character’s past.
A regény baljósan céloz a szereplő múltjában elkövetett bűncselekményre.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He alluded to a secret, but he did not say what it was.
Célzott egy titokra, de nem mondta meg, mi az.
The news story alluded to a problem inside the company.
A híradás célzott egy vállalaton belüli problémára.
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
hint at something indirectly
Kolokacje
allude darkly to
|allude vaguely to
|allude tactfully to
|allude to problems
|allude to an affair
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To give a hint about something without saying it clearly, often because it is private, uncomfortable, or negative.
To suggest or hint at something indirectly, especially something sensitive, private, or negative, without naming it openly.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
allude
IPA
GB/əlˈud/
US/əlˈud/
Sylaby i akcent
al - lude (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lude)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: allude
- 3rd Person Singular: alludes
- Present Participle: alluding
- Past: alluded
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
alludes
verb
alluding
verb
alluded
verb
Core family
allusion
noun C1
Related words
allusive
adjective
Advanced or less common
allusively
adverb
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.