deceive

Meanings

• Verb

  Trick or mislead someone, typically by saying something untrue.

  - "He tried to deceive his friend by telling him a lie."
  - "The magician skillfully deceived the audience with his sleight of hand."

• Verb

  Cause (someone) to believe a false thing.

  - "The advertisement deceived many consumers with its false claims."
  - "The politician was accused of deception during his campaign."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈsiːv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61116449"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deceive
believe , receive , perceive , achieve , conceive

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Variants

List of all variants of deceive that leads to same result
deceive , deceived , deceiver , deceivers , deceives , deceiving , deceivingly , deceive oneself into thinking , self-deceive , self-deceived , self-deceiver , self-deceivers , self-deceives , self-deceiving

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Forms

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deceived, deceives, deceiving

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Etymology

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Old French desceivre, from dis- 'undo' + ceivre 'receive'. Related to deceit.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deceive' is related to the word 'receive'.

2. Deception is a common theme in literature, art, and film.

3. The term 'trompe l'oeil' comes from the French phrase meaning 'deceive the eye'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: The act of deceiving or tricking someone.

2. Lie: A false statement made with the intention to mislead or deceive.

3. Con Artistry: The use of deception to defraud or swindle someone.

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Culture

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Deceive has been used extensively in literature and art, often as a theme or motif. Shakespeare's play 'Measure for Measure' explores the concept of deception and its consequences. In visual art, the term 'trompe l'oeil' refers to an artistic technique that deceives the viewer's perception of depth.

How to Memorize "deceive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of deception: someone hiding the truth, or a magician performing a trick. Imagine the facial expressions and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deceive' with 'trick' or 'mislead'. Remember that it involves saying or doing something untrue to manipulate someone's beliefs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DUMB': Deceive Us Manipulate Believe. Remember that deception often involves manipulating someone's beliefs.

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