elude

verb
UK: /ɪˈluːd/
US: /ɪˈluːd/

  1. To avoid someone or something by escaping from them.

    1. The thief tries to elude the police.
    2. He managed to elude capture by hiding in a crowded marketplace after the bank robbery.

  2. To avoid being understood or remembered by someone.

    1. The answer to the problem eludes me.
    2. The precise details of the meeting elude my memory after so many years.

  3. To be difficult for someone to achieve or obtain.

    1. Success may elude some people.
    2. A clear and simple solution continues to elude researchers despite their efforts.

Synonyms

evade escape avoid dodge flee baffle frustrate thwart

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elude" in English means: To avoid someone or something by escaping from them., To avoid being understood or remembered by someone., To be difficult for someone to achieve or obtain..

The phonetic transcription of "elude" is /ɪˈluːd/ in British English and /ɪˈluːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elude": evade, escape, avoid, dodge, flee, baffle, frustrate, thwart.

Example usage of "elude": "The thief tries to elude the police.". More examples on the page.