evade (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈveɪd/

Definition

To escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by cleverness or trickery.

Examples

• The politician tried to evade direct questions about the scandal.

• She managed to evade capture for weeks by constantly changing her hiding places.

• Many people try to evade paying taxes, but it often leads to legal trouble.

How to Use evade

evade (something) (collocation)

To avoid or escape a situation, object, or person. — "She tried to evade the topic of her past."

Synonyms of evade

Words with a similar meaning to evade:

• avoid
• dodge
• elude
• circumvent

Antonyms of evade

Words with the opposite meaning to evade:

• confront
• face

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