Allude

v. i.	1.	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. [imp. & p. p. Alluded; p. pr. & vb. n. Alluding.] These speeches . . . do seem to allude unto such ministerial garments as were then in use. - Hooker.
v. t.	1.	To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable.

Verb

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allude - make a more or less disguised reference to; "He alluded to the problem but did not mention it" Synonyms: advert, touch

advert, allusion, bear on, come to, concern, denote, hint, pertain, refer, relate, suggest, touch, touch on