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How do you spell Deceive?

Correct spelling

deceive

I before E except after C. deCEIve.

Why is deceive spelled this way?

From Latin decipere, to catch or ensnare. DE (from) + CAPERE (to take). Deception takes you away from truth — a trap baited with falsehood.

Common misspellings of deceive

decievedeceavedecevedesieve

Example

Appearances can deceive you.

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The correct spelling is "deceive". I before E except after C. deCEIve.
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Other commonly misspelled words

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