allude
verb (used without object)
to refer casually or indirectly; make an allusion (usually followed byto ).
has alluded
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present perfectof allude (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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John Overdeck’s previous testimony has alluded to happier times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
South Korea has denied its military or government were involved in the operation but has alluded to the possibility that civilians carried it out, vowing to punish those responsible if that is the case.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
He has alluded to reducing regulatory costs for homebuilders and opening up swaths of federal land for home construction.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2024
Brown has alluded to his professional career taking a hit due to his legal troubles, but he continues releasing new music and touring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024
Whenever he has alluded to him since, it has been with significant eulogy.
From Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle by Clement King Shorter
