Definition of Deceive in English :

Define Deceive in English

Deceive meaning in English

Meaning of Deceive in English

Pronunciation of Deceive in English

Deceive pronunciation in English

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Deceive

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Verb

1. cozen, deceive, delude, lead on

be false to; be dishonest with

2. betray, deceive, lead astray

cause someone to believe an untruth

Example Sentences:
'The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Deceive

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verb (transitive)
1. 
to mislead by deliberate misrepresentation or lies
2. 
to delude (oneself)
3. 
to be unfaithful to (one's sexual partner)
4. archaic
to disappoint
his hopes were deceived

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Deceive

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verb transitiveWord forms: deˈceived or deˈceiving
1. 
to make (a person) believe what is not true; delude; mislead
2.  Archaic
to be false to; betray
3.  Archaic
to while away (time)
verb intransitive
4. 
to use deceit; lie

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Deceive

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v. de·ceived, de·ceiv·ing, de·ceives
v.tr.
1. To cause to believe what is not true; mislead.
2. Archaic To catch by guile; ensnare.
v.intr.
1. To practice deceit.
2. To give a false impression: appearances can deceive.

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