Elope — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /i-ˈlōp/

Meaning & Definition of Elope

Elope (verb)

  1. to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
  2. to run away from one's spouse with a lover
  3. to slip away, escape

Elope (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in escape, abscond

    similar: abscond, clear out, decamp, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out, make off, mizzle (chiefly British), scarper (British), scat, scram, skip (out), skirr, bolt, break, bug out, flee, fly, hightail (it), retreat, run, run away, run off, skedaddle
    opposite: beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Elope

The most common words with a similar meaning to Elope:

Chiefly British: mizzle
British: scarper
abscond, clear out, decamp, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out, make off, scat, scram, skip (out), skirr, bolt, break, bug out, flee, fly, hightail (it), retreat, run, run away, run off, skedaddle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Elope

Words with the opposite meaning of Elope:

beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry

Word Forms of Elope

Inflections: eloped, eloping

Derived words: elopement (noun), eloper (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Elope

Anglo-French aloper, esloper to abduct, run away

First known use: 1593

Frequently Asked Questions about Elope

What does "Elope" mean?

"Elope" means to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent. As a verb, it is defined as: to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent.

What is another word for "Elope"?

Other words for "Elope" include abscond, clear out, decamp, escape, get (away), get out, lam and light out. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Elope" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Elope"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Elope". Common alternatives include abscond, clear out, decamp, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out, make off and mizzle.

What is the opposite of "Elope"?

Antonyms of "Elope" include beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide and dwell.

Is "Elope" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Elope" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Elope"?

"Elope" is pronounced /i-ˈlōp/.

What is the origin of the word "Elope"?

"Elope" comes from Anglo-French aloper, esloper to abduct, run away. First known use: 1593.

What is another word for "Elope" meaning "as in escape, abscond"?

When "Elope" (verb) means as in escape, abscond, synonyms include abscond, clear out, decamp, escape, get (away) and get out. Opposites in this sense include beard, brave, confront and dare.