elude

Definition

To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill.

Etymology

From Latin ēlūdō (“to evade, elude”), from ē- (“out of”, short form of ex-) + lūdō (“to play; to trick”).

Example Sentences

• "Thus the observation of human blindness and weakness is the result of all philosophy, and meets us at every turn, in spite of our endeavours to elude or avoid it."
• "The line continued in operation until about 1908, but the precise date of closure has eluded research."
• "It leaves City still searching for the Champions League, the trophy that has always eluded them"

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