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make allusion

VERB

refer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assign attribute cite hint indicate introduce invoke point out specify

STRONG

accredit adduce advert allude ascribe associate charge credit designate excerpt exemplify extract glance impute insert instance interpolate lay name notice point quote

WEAK

bring up direct attention give as example make mention of make reference put down to speak about speak of touch on

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore insert neglect remove

WEAK

hold back

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This extraordinary phenomenon, it is now generally known, has been completely elucidated through the discoveries of Von Reichenbach, to which, in a former letter, I had occasion to make allusion.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847 by Various

He admitted that painting might represent an action, but only by means of bodies which make allusion to it; that poetry can represent bodies, but only by means of actions.

From Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic by Croce, Benedetto

The three Marks of Copland make allusion to the roses which appeared as a sign to his shop.

From Printers' Marks A Chapter in the History of Typography by Roberts, W. (William)

Should your great-grandfather have had the misfortune to be hanged, such a person is certain, on some public occasion, to make allusion to your pedigree.

From Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country by Smith, Alexander

Apart from certain most cleverly devised breaks in the story—to which I shall make allusion presently—Oliver Tropenell's best chance lies in the absence of adequate motive.

From Love and hatred by Lowndes, Marie Belloc

make allusion

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