Evade

Verb

Definition: To escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery.

Synonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Elude, Escape, Circumvent

Antonyms: Confront, Face, Meet, Encounter

Examples:

She managed to evade the police by taking a different route.
The company tried to evade paying taxes by using offshore accounts.

Mnemonics:

"Evade" can be remembered by thinking of the action of a person evading capture, like in a chase scene in a movie.
Think of the word "evade" sounding similar to "escape", reinforcing the idea of avoiding something.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "evade" comes from the Old French word "evader", which means "to go out" or "to escape". It can be traced back to the Latin word "evadere", which combines "e" (out) and "vadere" (to go).

Historical Usage:

The word has been used in English since the 15th century with a similar meaning as it has today. Its usage has remained relatively consistent.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Evade the question"

Explanation:

This phrase means to skillfully avoid answering a question, often by using diversion or evasion tactics.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "evade" with "invade"

Explanation:

"Evade" and "invade" have completely opposite meanings. "Evade" means to avoid or escape something, while "invade" means to enter forcefully or intrude upon.