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
🇺🇸 US/ɪˈluːd/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈluːd/
🌳Etymology
Prefixil--
Rootlude
🎵Rhyme
deludeeludeconcludeexclude
delude
elude
conclude
exclude
🔗Collocations
illude someone into believing
illude the public
illude oneself
illude with false promises
easily illuded
📝Examples
“The fake designer bag was so well-made that it illuded even the fashion experts.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
deceivemisleaddeludetrickfool
Antonyms
enlightenclarifyreveal
Related
illusioneludedelusionallurelude
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