evade
/ɪˈveɪd/To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery
The suspect tried to evade the police by hiding in an abandoned building.
The suspect attempted to avoid capture by concealing himself in an abandoned building.
The company tried to evade taxes by setting up offshore accounts.
The company attempted to avoid paying taxes by establishing accounts in foreign jurisdictions.
Often used in legal contexts to describe avoiding responsibility or capture.
To avoid or escape from someone or something, often by cleverness or trickery
She managed to evade her boss by pretending to be on a call.
She successfully avoided her boss by pretending to be on a phone call.
The cat evaded the dog by jumping over the fence.
The cat escaped the dog by leaping over the fence.
Can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
The word 'evade' is often used in legal and military contexts to describe avoiding capture or responsibility.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'evade' in formal contexts, such as legal or military situations. In informal contexts, synonyms like 'dodge' or 'avoid' may be more appropriate.
📖Word Origin
From Middle French 'évader', from Latin 'evadere', meaning 'to go out, escape'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts, especially in legal or military settings. Can be used both literally and figuratively.