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Learn “Deceive”

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Deceive

verb/dih-SEEV/

Meaning

To make someone believe something that is not true.

In context

Do not let the calm sky deceive you, because a storm is coming.

Remember it

Deceive follows the rule 'i before e except after c' - and a cheat will 'ceive' to deceive you.

Use it well

Use for tricking someone on purpose; remember the tricky 'ei' spelling after c.