[Vocabulary] synonyms with 'allude'

[Offroad]

Dear teachers

I can't fully understand the meaning of 'allude' in this sentence:

If rational thought alludes you, then seek help.

Am I right in interpreting allude as 'trick' or 'confuse'?

Thank you

 

[5jj]

It should be 'eludes'.

 

[bhaisahab]

Dear teachers

I can't fully understand the meaning of 'allude' in this sentence:

If rational thought alludes you, then seek help.

Am I right in interpreting allude as 'trick' or 'confuse'?

Thank you

It is almost certainly a typo and should be "eludes". Look up "elude" in a dictionary.

 

[5jj]

Too slow, bhai. I'm on form today. :2gunfire:

 

[Offroad]

It is almost certainly a typo and should be "eludes". Look up "elude" in a dictionary.

No, it is not a typo.

Thanks

 

[bhaisahab]

No, it is not a typo.

Thanks

In that case it's meaningless.

 

[Offroad]

Ha. I mean it's bad English! I suspect the author is not a native speaker!