deceive
verb (used with object)
to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude.
has deceived
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present perfectof deceive (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The New York lawsuit also said PepsiCo has deceived consumers by announcing various targets to reduce the amount of non-recycled plastic it uses in packaging, although it has actually increased its usage.
From Reuters ● Nov. 15, 2023
It alleged that the company has deceived and misled users about its practices since at least 2014.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
The lawsuit argues that Google has deceived customers into giving up sensitive data.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2022
In fact, Gabby says she started when she was 16, and by one estimate she has deceived hundreds of couples.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2020
He feels that my rapid intellectual development has deceived me into thinking I could live a normal emotional life.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
