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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