1. past tense of allude; referred to indirectly or hinted at something without mentioning it explicitly
Usage: typically followed by ‘to’

Examples

• The speaker alluded to recent scandals without naming anyone specifically.
• She alluded to her difficult childhood in the interview.
• The poem alluded to classical mythology throughout.
• He alluded to possible budget cuts during the meeting.
• The author alluded to historical events in her novel.
• The teacher alluded to the upcoming test without giving details.