Elope

usgb/ɪˈləʊp/
verb

To run away secretly to get married, usually without the permission or knowledge of one's parents.

The young couple eloped because their families did not approve of their relationship.
Visual representation of "elope" - To run away secretly to get married, usually without the permission or knowledge of one's parents.

Often appears as...

  • elope with someone
  • elope to somewhere
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Romantic Implications

Elope suggests a romantic escape often driven by love against social norms.

Illustration for Romantic Implications
Grace and Leo decided to elope despite their family's feud.
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Spontaneous Adventure

Eloping implies a sense of spontaneity, adventure, and possibly rebellion.

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They spontaneously eloped to Vegas, married by an Elvis impersonator.
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Cultural Shift

Historically negative, elopement is more accepted today as a personal choice.

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Their elopement was celebrated with a casual beach party afterward.
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