Elope

Pronunciation: /ɪˈloʊp/

Definitions of elope

verb to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent

Example Sentences

A1 They decided to elope and get married in secret.

A2 The young couple eloped to Las Vegas to tie the knot.

B1 After facing opposition from their families, they chose to elope and have a small wedding ceremony.

B2 The couple eloped to a picturesque island for their destination wedding.

C1 Despite their families' disapproval, they eloped to Paris for a romantic wedding.

C2 The wealthy heiress eloped with her secret lover to escape the media frenzy.

Examples of elope in a Sentence

formal The young couple decided to elope to avoid any family drama.

informal I heard that Sarah and John are planning to elope next month.

slang Let's just elope and get married in Vegas!

figurative Sometimes it feels like my thoughts elope with each other, never staying in one place.

Grammatical Forms of elope

• past tense: eloped
• plural: elopes
• comparative: more eloping
• superlative: most eloping
• present tense: elope
• future tense: will elope
• perfect tense: have eloped
• continuous tense: is eloping
• singular: elopes
• positive degree: elope
• infinitive: elope
• gerund: eloping
• participle: eloped

Origin and Evolution of elope

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'elope' originated from the Middle English term 'alopen' which meant 'to leap or run away'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a sudden or secretive departure, the word 'elope' has evolved to specifically refer to a couple running away to get married without the consent of their families.