al·lude

- verb
1. to make an indirect reference.

al·lu·sion

– noun
1. a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication.
2. a metaphor; parable.

il·lu·sion

– noun
1. something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
2. the state or condition of being deceived; misapprehension.
3. an instance of being deceived.
4. a perception, as of visual stimuli, that represents what is perceived in a way different from the way it is in reality.
5. the act of deceiving; deception; delusion.

e·lude

– verb
1. to avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.; evade.
2. to escape the understanding, perception, or appreciation of.