elope

Meanings

• verb transitive

  To run away secretly, especially to get married.

  - "They eloped to Gretna Green."
  - "After their parents disapproved their relationship, they eloped."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛˈləʊp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elope
elope , cope , hope , rope

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Homophones

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1. elope, iloop, elephant, elf, alp, apple
   

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Variants

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elope , eloped , elopement , elopements , eloper , elopers , elopes , eloping

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Forms

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Elope (verb, intransitive): to run away secretly and get married. Elope (verb, transitive): to help or enable someone to elope and get married. Elope (noun): the act of eloping and getting married. Elopement (noun): the act of eloping and getting married, typically involving a secret departure and a romantic ceremony.

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to escape', elope has been used in the context of secretly running away to get married since the 18th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. runaway marriage: A marriage entered into by the parties involved in a secret and unauthorized manner, often with the intention of avoiding societal pressure or family disapproval.

2. clandestine wedding: A wedding ceremony that is kept secret from family and society, often due to cultural or religious reasons or to avoid societal pressure or family disapproval.

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Culture

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Elopement has been a significant cultural practice in various societies throughout history. In some cultures, elopement was a preferred method of getting married due to societal pressure or family disapproval. In other cultures, elopement was a symbol of love and rebellion, as seen in many romantic stories and novels. Elopement continues to be a popular choice for couples who wish to marry in a private and intimate setting, away from the pressure and formality of a traditional wedding.

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