Definitions

eluded

[ih-loo-did] / ɪˈlu dɪd /

VERB

avoid; escape

Synonyms

STRONGEST

baffle confound dodge evade flee foil frustrate outrun outwit puzzle shun stall stonewall thwart

STRONG

bilk circumvent ditch double duck eschew fly shirk shuck shy stump

WEAK

be beyond someone beat around the bush cop out get around get away from give the runaround give the slip give wide berth to hem and haw not touch pass the buck pass up run around stay shy of steer clear of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abet aid assist clarify clear up encourage enlighten explain face help meet support

WEAK

attract confront encounter entice invite take on

Example Sentences

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"An understanding eluded the parties this time. I am sure we are, quite understandably, feeling a strong sense of frustration," he said.

From Barron's

And it helped that the Lakers were completely healthy against the Kings, something that has eluded them nearly all season.

From Los Angeles Times

The American figure skater was at her sport’s world championships, chasing a title that had eluded U.S. women for almost her entire lifetime.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A world indoor medal has eluded Keely in the last five years, so it's something she's desperate to get in Poland in a few weeks' time."

From BBC

Investigators have been sifting through 40,000 leads since the 84-year-old was reported missing this month, but a breakthrough has eluded them despite emotional public appeals for help from her NBC presenter daughter.

From BBC