English dictionary
evade
verbPronunciation
ɪˈveɪd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
verb
- use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid
verb
- escape, either physically or mentally
verb
- practice evasion
Example sentences
He dodged the issue
she skirted the problem
They tend to evade their responsibilities
he evaded the questions skillfully
The con man always evades
The thief eluded the police
This difficult idea seems to evade her
The event evades explanation
This man always hesitates and evades