verb
elope
ih-LOHP
Elope (verb) means to run away secretly with a partner in order to get married, usually without a big wedding or family involvement. Example: “They eloped to Las Vegas and got married the same night.”
verb
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To run away secretly with a partner in order to get married, usually without a big wedding or family involvement.
"They eloped to Las Vegas and got married the same night."
"Her parents never forgave her for eloping instead of having a church wedding."
How to use elope
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo sneak off and get married quickly, skipping the usual big wedding.
Common pairings
elope to Vegas
decide to elope
eloped together
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- elopes
- Past tense
- eloped
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman aloper, "to run away," ultimately related to the verb "leap."
Synonyms
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run off
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Rhymes for elope
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What does “elope” mean?
The word “elope” means to run away secretly with a partner in order to get married, usually without a big wedding or family involvement. In plain terms, to sneak off and get married quickly, skipping the usual big wedding.
How do you pronounce “elope”?
“Elope” is pronounced ih-LOHP (/ɪˈloʊp/ in IPA).
How do you use “elope” in a sentence?
Here is “elope” used in a sentence: “They eloped to Las Vegas and got married the same night.”
What part of speech is “elope”?
“Elope” is a verb.
Where does the word “elope” come from?
The word “elope” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman aloper, "to run away," ultimately related to the verb "leap.".
