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Evade Definition & Meaning

evade
verb
  1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
  2. escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation"
  3. practice evasion; "This man always hesitates and evades"
  4. use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid; "The con man always evades"

"Evade" in song lyrics

See how evade is used in real songs:

  • "Situation you just can't evade"
    Black Moon f/ Heather B — For All Y'all
  • "Trials and tribulations in life, I learn to evade"
    Guerilla Maab f/ Peaches — Rise
  • "Don't assume I leave, no room to evade"
    I Pioneered This

Usage tips for "evade"

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Frequently asked questions

What does evade mean?
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully" escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation" practice evasion; "This man always hesitates and evades" use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid; "The con man always evades"
What part of speech is evade?
Evade is a verb.
How many definitions does evade have?
Evade has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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