Makes reference to is a phrase that can be used to describe the act of alluding, citing, or referring to something. ALLUDES is a 7 letter word that means to suggest or hint at something without being explicit. Cites is a 5 letter word that means to quote or refer to a particular passage, book, or author. Refers is a 6 letter word that means to direct the attention of someone to a particular thing or topic. Together, these three words can be used to describe the act of making reference to something.