DICTIONARY allude verb Definition: to suggest indirectly Synonyms: imply, hint, indicate Antonyms: announce, declare, describe e
lude verb Definition: to keep away from Synonyms: avoid, escape, dodge Antonyms: seek, welcome, catch Use the drop-down menus and thesaurus entries to choose the right synonym for each easily confused word. My father constantly alludes to upcoming birthday presents. The zebra was able to elude the chasing lion - this time. the answer to this is:
My father constantly hints to upcoming birthday presents.
The zebra was able to escape the chasing lion - this time.
Explanation:
"Allude" often gets confused with "elude", despite their different meanings.
In the first example, a better suitable synonym would be "hint". The word "allude" usually refers to a slight or indirect indication or recommendation. However, it can also mean a reference to something in a more direct manner.
In the second example, a better suitable synonym would be "escape. The word elude refers to avoiding something showing skills, especially in challenging situations, while "escape" emphasizes the act of getting away but not necessarily aid by skill but by chance or without a conscious plan, such as is the case of a zebra getting away from a predator.
A. slaves should be counted among a state's population for the purpose of deciding the state's number of congressional representatives. ... slavery should be made legal in every state, including states that would be added in the future.
Answer: Fires affect animals mainly through effects on their habitat. Fires often cause short-term increases in wildlife foods that contribute to increases in populations of some animals.
