elude

/ɪˈluːd/verb

To cleverly avoid or slip away from a person or thing trying to catch you.

Example sentences

“The fox eluded the hunters by doubling back through the stream.”
“The suspect eluded the police for nearly three weeks.”

Also of facts and goals: a name eludes you, success eludes a team. Do not confuse with 'allude', to refer indirectly.

Synonyms for elude

evade
escape
dodge
avoid

Often confused with elude

elude vs allude

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Related words

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