Definition of elude

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  • elude is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • elude is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • elude is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of elude

  • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. circumvent
    2. dodge
    3. duck
    4. evade
    5. fudge
    6. hedge
    7. parry
    8. put off
    9. sidestep
    10. skirt
  • be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by (verb)

    Examples

    1. What you are seeing in him eludes me

    Synonyms

    1. escape
  • escape, either physically or mentally (verb)

    Examples

    1. The thief eluded the police

    Synonyms

    1. bilk
    2. evade

See definition of elude in Merriam Webster