allude vs. elude

allude

 

allude

(to speak of, or mention indirectly)

  • I didn’t allude to her ex-husband.
  • She alluded to the problem but did not mention it.

 

elude

(to avoid, or escape from)

  • They managed to elude the police for two months.

(to fail to understand or remember)

  • The cause of the accident has eluded them so far.
  • I know him, but his name eludes me.

 (to fail to obtain or achieve something)

  • He took the exam, and once again, success eluded him.

 

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