al·lude

[uh-lood]
verb (used without object), al·lud·ed, al·lud·ing.
1.
to refer casually or indirectly; make an allusion (usually followed by to ): He often alluded to his poverty.
2.
to contain a casual or indirect reference (usually followed by to ): The letter alludes to something now forgotten.

Origin:
1525–35; < Latin allūdere to play beside, make a playful allusion to, equivalent to al- al- + lūdere to play

pre·al·lude, verb (used without object), pre·al·lud·ed, pre·al·lud·ing.

allowed, allude, aloud, elude.


hint, intimate, suggest.
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allude (əˈluːd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb (foll by to)
1.  to refer indirectly, briefly, or implicitly
2.  (loosely) to mention
 

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allude
1530s, from M.Fr. alluder, from L. alludere "to joke, jest," from ad- "to" and ludere "to play" (see ludicrous). Originally "mock," later, "make a fanciful reference to."
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Example sentences
Cook said nothing to even remotely allude to a coming mid-sized touch screen
  devise.
As a reminder, do not allude to any matter that has not been admitted into
  evidence.
Throughout their correspondence, they allude to the lyrics, attesting to their
  powerful long-distance connection.
There is one further topic to which even so brief an introduction as this must
  allude.
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