flee
Translation
to flee, to escape, to run away
Examples
They had to flee the country.
They had to flee the country.
She tried to flee from her responsibilities.
She tried to flee from her responsibilities.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to run away from a place They had to flee the country.
((from sth./sb.)) to run away from (sth./sb.) She tried to flee from her responsibilities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: escape, run away, bolt; Antonyms: stay, confront
Etymology
From Old English 'flēon', meaning 'to fly, escape'. Related to the word 'fly'.
Memory Tips
To 'flee' is to 'fly' away from danger. The words sound similar.