Antonyms for eluded

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ih-lood

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlud

Definition of eluded

Origin : 1530s, "delude, make a fool of," from Latin eludere "escape from, make a fool of, win from at play," from ex- "out, away" (see ex-) + ludere "to play" (see ludicrous). Sense of "evade" is first recorded 1610s in a figurative sense, 1630s in a literal one. Related: Eluded; eludes; eluding.

verb avoid; escape

Example sentences :

But that night I dreamed out the success which had eluded my waking hours.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various

I have often since tried to recall it, but as yet it has eluded all my efforts.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

But now the object of his pursuit vanished from his sight, and eluded his eager search.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

In all the devices we have considered thus far the enemy is eluded.
Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker

She eluded the question and said, "You sent for me—what do you wish to say?"
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

As I raised it, I eluded the pinioning grip of the troopers.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

The pair in the malthouse might have eluded all search but for the steward's pusillanimity.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

"For years had he eluded the long arm of the pope's justice," she resumed.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

Hawk had eluded every attempt to discuss his copy of the confession.
Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs

He liked to be sure of every one with whom he had to deal, and there were times when she eluded him.
Extract from : « The Traitors » by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim

Synonyms for eluded

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