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elope

The correct spelling is elope.

How to pronounce elope

/ɛˈləʊp/
verb

IPA: /ɛˈləʊp/

Say it like: Elo-pe

The correct spelling is elope. (of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.(of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.
  2. 2.(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.
  3. 3.To run away from home (for any reason).

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