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deceive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈsiv/ · UK /dɪˈsiːv/

Forms: deceiving, deceived

deceive means: To make someone believe something that is not true.

verb

MAKE BELIEVE FALSELYB2

To make someone believe something that is not true.

  • He tried to deceive me.
  • The company deceived customers about the cost.
  • Do not deceive yourself into thinking everything is fine.

How to use it: deceive someone about something (She deceived us about her age.); deceive someone into doing something (They deceived him into signing the agreement.)

Similar words: trick, mislead, fool

Common phrases: deceive someone, deceive yourself, deceive someone into, deceive someone about

Questions about deceive

What does deceive mean?

To make someone believe something that is not true.

What is deceive in other languages?

Türkçe: aldatmak · Español: engañar · Français: tromper · Deutsch: täuschen · Italiano: ingannare · 日本語: だます

How do you pronounce deceive?

In American English /dɪˈsiv/; in British English /dɪˈsiːv/.

How do you use deceive in a sentence?

He tried to deceive me. The company deceived customers about the cost.

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