deceive
Translation
to deceive, to mislead, to trick
Examples
He deceived her into thinking he was rich.
He deceived her into thinking he was rich.
Appearances can deceive.
Appearances can deceive.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make (sb.) believe something that is not true. He tried to deceive the public.
((sb.)) ((into -ing)) to trick (sb.) into doing (sth.). They deceived him into signing the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mislead, fool, trick; Antonyms: enlighten, be honest with
Etymology
From Latin 'decipere' (from 'de-' meaning 'from' + 'capere' meaning 'to take'), which meant 'to ensnare, to cheat'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-' as 'down' and 'ceive' like 'receive'. You are receiving something false or being brought down by a lie.