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Definition elude in British English

elude verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪˈluːd/
1

if a fact, idea, or word eludes you, you cannot remember or understand it

Example

The details of the case elude me.

Synonyms and related words
forget blot out blank out
1.1

if something such as success eludes you, you do not manage to achieve it

Example

Financial success eluded him.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
2

to manage to escape or hide from someone or something

Example

a criminal who eluded the authorities for six years

Synonyms and related words
escape get away break away
Definition elude in British English