illude — to deceive or trick someone by false or misleading appearance
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to deceive or trick someone by false or misleading appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈluːd/
Example Sentences
- The fake designer bag was so well-made that it illuded even the fashion experts.
- My cat illuded me into thinking she was starving, but her food bowl was actually half full.
- The politician's smooth words illuded many voters during the campaign.
illude
VERB[/ɪˈluːd/]
to deceive or trick someone by false or misleading appearance
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin illudere, a compound of in- (into, against) and ludere (to play, mock). The term originally meant to play with or mock someone, eventually developing the sense of deceiving or deluding.
Breakdown
in- (into, against) + ludere (to play, mock, deceive), where the prefix intensifies the action of playing or mocking directed at another person.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The fake designer bag was so well-made that it illuded even the fashion experts.”
“My cat illuded me into thinking she was starving, but her food bowl was actually half full.”
“The politician's smooth words illuded many voters during the campaign.”
“Don't let the beautiful packaging illude you - read the ingredients carefully.”
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