deceive
/dɪˈsiːv/
de · ceive
dɪ · ˈsiːv
English Definition
v. to mislead or trick someone into believing something that is not true
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Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lừa dối, đánh lừa
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(go, away from) + ceive (take, grasp) → lead to the meaning of deceive by taking away
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for deceive?
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A
trust
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B
mislead
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C
support
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D
validate
Show answer
B — mislead.
“deceive” means v. to mislead or trick someone into believing something that is not true
Common questions about “deceive”
What does “deceive” mean?
deceive — v. to mislead or trick someone into believing something that is not true. In Chinese: v. 欺骗，蒙骗.
How do you pronounce “deceive”?
deceive is pronounced /dɪˈsiːv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · ceive.
Is “deceive” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. deceive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deceive”?
de-(go, away from) + ceive (take, grasp) → lead to the meaning of deceive by taking away
