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allude

/əˈluːd/
Meanings
  • Verb

    Hint or suggest subtly and indirectly.

    - "The author alludes to the classic novel in her latest work."
    - "The painting alludes to various mythological stories."
Pronunciation
  1. /əˈluːd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with allude
muse , choose , cruise , news , refuse , abjure , accuse , infuse , peruse , accrue , ensue , dew , blew , new , and a few others.
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Allude (English) : To hint or suggest subtly and indirectly

  2. Allude (Spanish) : To pay a visit

  3. Elude (English) : To escape or avoid being caught or understood

Variants
List of all variants of allude that leads to same result
allude , alluded , alludes , alluding , allude to , alluded to , alludes to , alluding to
Forms
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Alludes, alluded, alluding.

Etymology
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From Middle English alluden, from Old French alluder, from Latin alludere 'speak to, make fun of'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'allusion' comes from the Latin word 'alludere', which means 'to make fun of'.

  2. The use of allusions in literature can add complexity and depth to the text, making it more engaging for readers.

  3. Allusions can be used to connect different works of literature, creating a rich web of meaning and interpretation.

Related Concepts
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  1. Metaphor: A figure of speech that compares two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. Allusion can be seen as a type of metaphorical reference to something outside the text.

  2. Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent ideas, concepts, or emotions. Allusions can be symbolic in nature, referencing cultural symbols or archetypes.

Quotes
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  1. Adams had "alluded" to slavery in 1816, when he confided to Jefferson that "there will be greater difficulties to preserve our Union, than You and I, our Fathers Brothers Friends … have had to form it."

    - Joseph J. Ellis,{it}American Heritage{/it},May/June 1993

  2. As "alluded" to previously, the entire universe may actually exist in a higher-dimensional space.

    - Clifford A. Pickover,{it}Surfing Through Hyperspace{/it},1999

  3. The more challenging problems in fact—ones that the optimists rarely "allude" to—will be the problems of success.

    - Charles R. Morris,{it}Atlantic{/it},October 1989
Culture
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Allusion is a literary device commonly used in poetry, prose, and other forms of literature. It adds depth and complexity to the text by referencing other works, historical events, or cultural symbols. Allusions can be subtle and require readers to have some background knowledge or can be more overt and easily understood.

How to Memorize "allude"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a subtle hint or suggestion being made. Imagine a writer subtly referencing another work in their text.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'allude' with 'hint' or 'suggest'. Remember that allusion involves making a reference to something indirectly.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Allusions are hints, Allusions are hints, Allusions are hints' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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