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    The document discusses the differences between the verbs "allude" and "elude". To allude means to refer to something indirectly or hint at it, while to elude means to avoid, evade, or escape from something. Examples are provided to illustrate how to properly use each word.

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    The document discusses the differences between the verbs "allude" and "elude". To allude means to refer to something indirectly or hint at it, while to elude means to avoid, evade, or escape from something. Examples are provided to illustrate how to properly use each word.

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    The document discusses the differences between the verbs "allude" and "elude". To allude means to refer to something indirectly or hint at it, while to elude means to avoid, evade, or escape from something. Examples are provided to illustrate how to properly use each word.

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    Allude means to refer to indirectly.

    Elude means to avoid or to evade.

    Allude and Elude


    The verbs allude and elude sound very similar, and this is why they are sometimes confused.

    Allude
    To allude means to refer to indirectly. The verbs to allude and to mention are close in
    meaning, but to allude is less direct. It can be translated as to hint at or to offer an indication
    about.

    Examples:

     This Chinese saying alludes to nature's power: "A spark can start a fire that burns the
    entire prairie."

    (The saying does not mention nature's power, but it offers a clue about nature's power.
    The saying alludes to nature's power.)

     "Forewarned is forearmed" alludes to the importance of being in control.

    (offers an indication about the importance of being in control)

     The judge did not mention his previous crimes specifically, but he alluded to them in
    his summary.

    (hinted at previous crimes)

    Elude
    To elude means to avoid, to evade, or to escape from.

     Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid try to elude capture.

    (try to avoid capture)

     Peter Beardsley used to allude defenders with his trademark foot shuffle.

    (avoid defenders / should be elude)

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