elopes
The word “elopes” has 2 syllables: e-lopes
It's pronounced as /ɪˈloʊps/
What is synonym and antonym for elopes?
In the thesaurus, “elopes” has 23 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elopes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elopes
- absconds
- bolts
- breaks
- bugs out
- clears out
- decamps
- escapes
- flees
- flies
- gets out
- lams
- lights out
- makes off
- mizzles
- retreats
- runs
- runs away
- runs off
- scarpers
- scats
- scrams
- skedaddles
- skirrs
Antonyms for elopes
- abides
- beards
- braves
- confronts
- dares
- defies
- dwells
- faces
- hangs around
- lingers
- remains
- stays
- sticks around
- tarries
Meanings of elopes
- verb
- (of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.
- (of an unmarried person) To run away secretly for the purpose of getting married with one's intended spouse; to marry in a quick or private fashion, especially without a public period of engagement.
- To run away from home (for any reason).
Example Sentences
- She elopes with her partner despite her family's objections.
- Every time someone elopes, it becomes the talk of the town.
- In the movie, the heroine elopes to avoid an arranged marriage.
- He elopes to the countryside, leaving behind all the wedding drama.
- The story ends when the main character elopes unexpectedly.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elopes, such as: abides, absconds, beards, bolts, braves, breaks, bugs out.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
absconds
- avoids
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lams
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- scats
- scoots
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- scuds
- scuffles
- scurries
- scuttles
- shakes a leg
- shoots
- skedaddles
- skirrs
- speeds
- sprints
- stampedes
- steps
- steps on it
- steps out
- streaks
- tears
- travels
- trots
- turns tail
- whirls
- whisks
- whizzes
- zips
- zooms