definition of eluded
Elude is defined as to cleverly avoid or escape. An example of elude is a criminal hiding from the police. elude. elude. To evade or escape from, as by daring, cleverness, or skill: The suspect eluded the police. See Synonyms at evade. To escape the memory or understanding of: a name that eludes me; a point that eluded the audience. To be unnattained by: Another championship eluded her.