fooled
Translation
to deceive, to trick, to kid
Examples
He fooled me with his clever disguise.
He fooled me with his clever disguise.
I was fooled into thinking it was real.
I was fooled into thinking it was real.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to deceive (sb.) He fooled everyone with his disguise.
((sb.)) ((into -ing)) to trick (sb.) into doing (sth.) She fooled him into giving her the money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deceive, trick, dupe; Antonyms: enlighten, inform
Etymology
From Old French 'fol', meaning 'fool, madman'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a magician saying 'You've been FOOLED!' after a successful trick.