was a matter of (verb) refer: concern, apply
Detalii: allude is 'mention indirectly, hint at' and refer is 'mention directly'
Sinonime: answer, appertain, be a matter of, be about, be directed to, be relevant, bear upon,
belong,
connect, correspond with,
cover,
deal with,
encompass, have a bearing on, have reference, have relation, have to do with,
hold,
include,
incorporate,
involve,
pertain,
point,
regard,
relate,
take in,
touch