Used in a Sentence

elope

How to use elope in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for elope.

Editorial note

Few weeks back was feeling so burnt out that had to unplug everything and elope on a vacation.

Examples6
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

run away secretly with one's beloved; "The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of elope gathered in one view.

verb

run away secretly with one's beloved; "The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for elope.

verb

run away secretly with one's beloved; "The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas"

Example sentences

1

Few weeks back was feeling so burnt out that had to unplug everything and elope on a vacation.

2

Unfortunately, the sum total of my suggestions are above: "Ask around" or "elope".

3

A quick synopsis: developers build a system to "improve" responses from emails.

4

If a Christian woman and Muslim man, or vice-versa, decide to elope then either of them risk being honor-killed or at the very least disowned.

5

"This would be especially awkward, since apparently she would also be fighting over herself and presumably would just elope with herself.

6

My guess is that, for example, that eloping doesn't ruin your marriage and having a big wedding doesn't improve it; it's just that people who elope are reflecting the reality that their attitude is "we're in this alone", and people who have a big wedding are reflecting their confidence and their sense that friends' and families' support is important.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use elope in a sentence?

Few weeks back was feeling so burnt out that had to unplug everything and elope on a vacation.

What does elope mean?

run away secretly with one's beloved; "The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas"

What part of speech is elope?

elope is commonly used as verb.