elopes
verbHow many syllables in elopes?
There are 2 syllables in the word elopes.How to pronounce elopes:
Definition of elopes:
- elopes (verb):
- (of two people) to run away secretly to get married
- to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
Synonyms for elopes:
abscond
absconds
bolt
clears out
decamp
decamps
disappear
do a bunk
escape
escapes
flees
flies
gets (away)
gets out
lams
leave
lights out
makes off
mizzles
retreats
run away
run off
runs away
scarpers
scats
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