elude
Translation
to evade, to escape from, to avoid
Examples
The thief managed to elude the police.
The thief managed to elude the police.
The answer to the problem continues to elude me.
The answer to the problem continues to elude me.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to escape from or avoid (sb./sth.) The thief eluded the police.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evade, avoid, escape, dodge; Antonyms: confront, face
Etymology
From Latin 'e-' (out of) + 'ludere' (to play). It means to 'play one's way out' of a situation.
Memory Tips
Think of a slippery eel that is hard to catch, it 'eludes' your grasp.