alludes

verb

Definition of alludesnext
present tense third-person singular of allude
as in implies
to convey an idea indirectly Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific

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  1. implies
  2. indicates
  3. suggests
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  • As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Grief has been called a journey, but a journey implies an endpoint.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of implies
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  • The yellow section indicates the tsunami hazard area.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While full-time job schedules are by far the most common type of work schedule, the evidence indicates that part-time jobs are on the rise.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other research suggests that part of the tortoise’s secret lies in its shell.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggests
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