Allude vs. Elude

Alludeverb

(intransitive) To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion.

Alludeverb

To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to have reference to a subject not specifically and plainly mentioned; - followed by to; as, the story alludes to a recent transaction.

Alludeverb

To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable.

Alludeverb

make a more or less disguised reference to;

Alludeverb

suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at

Alludeverb

mention without discussing at length

Alludeverb

(of an artist or a work of art) recall (an earlier work or style) in such a way as to suggest a relationship with it

Eludeverb

(transitive) to evade, or escape from someone or something, especially by using cunning or skill

Eludeverb

(transitive) to shake off a pursuer; to give someone the slip

Eludeverb

(transitive) to escape understanding of; to be incomprehensible to

Eludeverb

To avoid slyly, by artifice, stratagem, or dexterity; to escape from in a covert manner; to mock by an unexpected escape; to baffle; as, to elude an officer; to elude detection, inquiry, search, comprehension; to elude the force of an argument or a blow.

Eludeverb

escape, either physically or mentally;

Eludeverb

be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by;

Eludeverb

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues);

Eludeverb

escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way

Eludeverb

avoid compliance with (a law or penalty)

Eludeverb

(of an achievement or something desired) fail to be attained by (someone)

Eludeverb

(of an idea or fact) fail to be understood or remembered by (someone)