eloped

word · lemma: elope

Definition

To run away secretly to get married, often without parental permission or a formal ceremony.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for romantic couples, implying secrecy and urgency. Common in stories about young lovers. Rarely used outside the context of marriage. 'Elope' (verb); 'eloped' is past tense.

Spanish: fugarse (para casarse) - escaparse (amor) Portuguese (BR): fugir para casar - fugir (romântico)Portuguese (PT): fugir para casar - fugir (romântico)Chinese (Simplified): 私奔（结婚）Chinese (Traditional): 私奔（結婚）Hindi: भाग कर शादी करना Arabic: هربا للزواج

Example Sentences

They eloped because their families did not approve.

basic

My grandparents eloped when they were young.

basic

The couple eloped to avoid a big wedding.

basic

Did you hear that Sam and Mia eloped last weekend?

natural

People were shocked when they found out we had eloped.

natural

Instead of a traditional ceremony, they just eloped and sent everyone a postcard.

natural