make a more or less disguised reference to; "He alluded to the problem but did not mention it
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
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
If you allude to something, you mention it in an indirect way. She also alluded to her rival's past marital troubles. = refer. allude to / to mention something or someone indirectly