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Elude
ɪˈluːd
Elude definitions
verb
elude
eluded
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eluding
- escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way
"he tried to elude the security men by sneaking through a back door"
- avoid compliance with (a law or penalty)
"we need to ensure that bad cases do not elude tough penalties"
- (of an achievement or something desired) fail to be attained by (someone)
"sleep still eluded her"
- (of an idea or fact) fail to be understood or remembered by (someone)
"the logic of this eluded most people"