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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