Elude — synonyms, definition

1. elude (Verb)

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elude (Verb) — Escape, either physically or mentally. ex. "The thief eluded the police"

elude (Verb) — Be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by. ex. "What you are seeing in him eludes me"

elude (Verb) — Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues). ex. "They tend to elude their responsibilities"

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