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elude - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
elude
Definition
(verb) escape, either physically or mentally
Synonyms
:
bilk
,
evade
Example Sentence
The thief eluded the police
This difficult idea seems to evade her
The event evades explanation
Definition
(verb) be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by
Synonyms
:
escape
Example Sentence
What you are seeing in him eludes me
Definition
(verb) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Synonyms
:
circumvent
,
dodge
,
duck
,
evade
,
fudge
,
hedge
,
parry
,
put off
,
sidestep
,
skirt
Example Sentence
He dodged the issue
she skirted the problem
They tend to evade their responsibilities
he evaded the questions skillfully
Word used in video below:
text: continues to elude me
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