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.