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elude Definition and Meaning in English (elude definition)

verb
Synonyms:escapeevadeavoid
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Elude definition: To escape from or avoid a danger, enemy, or pursuer, often in a skillful or cunning manner.

Definitions of Elude

  1. 1verb

    To escape from or avoid a danger, enemy, or pursuer, often in a skillful or cunning manner.

  2. 2verb

    To fail to be grasped or achieved by someone, often despite their efforts.

Example Sentences

casual

“The suspect managed to elude the police for several days.”

casual

“The answer to the complex problem continued to elude him.”

casual

“She tried to elude her responsibilities but eventually had to face them.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseeluded
present participleeluding
nounelusion
adjectiveelusive

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Elude definition: To escape from or avoid a danger, enemy, or pursuer, often in a skillful or cunning manner.
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'Elude' translates to 'elude' in English. Elude definition: To escape from or avoid a danger, enemy, or pursuer, often in a skillful or cunning manner.
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