Decieve vs. Deceive — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on September 21, 2023
"Decieve" is a common misspelling. The correct spelling is "deceive," which means to mislead or trick someone.
Difference Between Decieve and Deceive
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Which is correct: Decieve or Deceive
How to spell Deceive?
Decieve
Incorrect Spelling
Deceive
Correct Spelling
Key Differences
Remember the rule, "i before e, except after c."
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"Deceive" has the pattern of "de-" then "ceive."
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Think of the word "receive" for a similar spelling pattern.
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Associate "deceive" with misleading someone, as in "don't be 'deceived' by appearances."
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Use mnemonic: "Don't believe the 'lie' in the middle of de(cei)ve."
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Compare with Definitions
Decieve
Decieve is an incorrect spelling of deceive.
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Deceive
To trick or lead astray intentionally.
The magician deceived the audience with his illusion.
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Deceive
To cause someone to believe something that's not true.
Don't let appearances deceive you.
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Deceive
To be unfaithful or betray.
He deceived his partner in the business deal.
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Deceive
To mislead someone by presenting a false appearance or statement.
He tried to deceive me with a counterfeit note.
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Deceive
To elude or prevent the discovery of truth.
The mystery has deceived investigators for decades.
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Deceive
To cause to believe what is not true; mislead.
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Deceive
(Archaic) To catch by guile; ensnare.
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Deceive
To practice deceit.
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Deceive
To give a false impression
Appearances can deceive.
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Deceive
(transitive) To trick or mislead.
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Deceive
To lead into error; to cause to believe what is false, or disbelieve what is true; to impose upon; to mislead; to cheat; to disappoint; to delude; to insnare.
Evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
Nimble jugglers that deceive the eye.
What can 'scape the eyeOf God all-seeing, or deceive his heart?
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Deceive
To beguile; to amuse, so as to divert the attention; to while away; to take away as if by deception.
These occupations oftentimes deceivedThe listless hour.
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Deceive
To deprive by fraud or stealth; to defraud.
Plant fruit trees in large borders, and set therein fine flowers, but thin and sparingly, lest they deceive the trees.
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Deceive
Be false to; be dishonest with
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Deceive
Cause someone to believe an untruth;
The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house
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Common Curiosities
What is the verb form of deceive?
"Deceive" is already in its verb form.
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What is the pronunciation of deceive?
/dɪˈsiːv/
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What is the root word of deceive?
The root word is the Latin "decipere."
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Which vowel is used before deceive?
"To" as in "to deceive."
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What is the singular form of deceive?
Deceive.
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Which preposition is used with deceive?
"Into" as in "deceive someone into believing."
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Why is it called deceive?
The term "deceive" originates from the Latin "decipere" meaning "to ensnare, take in, beguile, cheat."
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Which conjunction is used with deceive?
"And" as in "deceive and betray."
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Is deceive a noun or adjective?
It's a verb.
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Is deceive a negative or positive word?
Generally negative due to its association with dishonesty.
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Is deceive a countable noun?
"Deceive" is a verb, not a noun.
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What is the plural form of deceive?
Deceives.
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Which article is used with deceive?
"To" as in "to deceive."
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Is deceive an abstract noun?
No, it's a verb.
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Is deceive a collective noun?
No.
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Is the deceive term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
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What part of speech is deceive?
Verb.
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Which determiner is used with deceive?
"The" as in "the deceive tactic."
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Is deceive an adverb?
No.
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Is the word deceive imperative?
"Deceive" can be used in the imperative form, like "Deceive him!"
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What is a stressed syllable in deceive?
"ceive."
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What is the second form of deceive?
Deceived.
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What is the opposite of deceive?
Enlighten or inform.
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How do we divide deceive into syllables?
de-ceive.
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What is another term for deceive?
Mislead.
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Is deceive a vowel or consonant?
"Deceive" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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How many syllables are in deceive?
Two.
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What is the first form of deceive?
Deceive.
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What is the third form of deceive?
Deceived.
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How is deceive used in a sentence?
"It's important not to deceive those who trust us."
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
