alluded

[ uh-loo-did ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

mentioned or referred to, especially casually or indirectly; aforesaid:
Your article about the construction tender was misleading, as the alluded issues fall under the Department of Building Services, not the Department of Geological Survey.
suggested or hinted at:
To intensify the plot, there's an alluded chemistry between the two that tests one's credulity, as she is a beautiful young student and he is a lean old man.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of allude ( def ).

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alluded¹

allude ( def ) + -ed ²

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Referring to diminishing of protections for minorities, women, the LGBTQ+ community and others, Harris alluded to such concerns as central themes of her 2024 presidential campaign.

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The Justice Department has not alluded to any such evidence existing — but Villanueva has.

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He’s already alluded to a reelection campaign, saying it might take more time to reestablish his hometown as a city where every tourist wants to visit and every business wants to open shop.

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In her most pointed public remarks since the election, she alluded to such concerns being the foundation of her 2024 presidential campaign.

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State officials alluded to this pending cut in response to the Rollins warning letter.

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