elude

Intermediate

/ɪˈluːd/

verb
To evade, escape

elude in a sentence

  • “Despite an intense search, the robber continues to elude the police.”
  • “The killer was able to elude the police.”
  • “Criminals have eluded capture so far.”
  • “The cause of the disease continues to elude researchers.”

What does “elude” mean?

elude (verb) means to evade, escape. It is pronounced /ɪˈluːd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "elude" mean?
elude (verb) means: To evade, escape
How do you pronounce "elude"?
"elude" is pronounced /ɪˈluːd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "elude" in a sentence?
Here is "elude" used in a sentence: Despite an intense search, the robber continues to elude the police.

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