Eludes

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of elude form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

avoid backpedal backwater baffle balk beg

Example

"No, I just can't remember. The answer completely eludes me."

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