as in to elicit
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the gift of a puppy finally educed a response from the shy boy
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Recent Examples of educe
In 2013, the Serbian player Viktor Troicki was given an 18-month ban, which was later educed to 12 months, for declining a blood test at a tournament.
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Ben Rothenberg, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2018
Ben Rothenberg, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educe
Verb
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Just the mention of the legislation was enough to elicit applause and cheers from the audience.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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For his part, the father read this situation well by engaging with his son without overreacting to a scenario that would understandably elicit strong emotions in many parents.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This fragrance is designed to evoke memories of a dreamy summer on white beaches with crystal water.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices Summer In A Bottle This summer, gourmand scents evoke a holiday feel, with increasingly modern fragrances.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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May the light of Easter inspire efforts to promote harmony in the western Balkans and sustain political leaders in their efforts to allay tensions and crises, and, together with their partner countries in the region, to reject dangerous and destabilizing actions.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Scroll on and get inspired by these 18 beauties — and then come back tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22, to see who graces the cover of the 2025 World's Most Beautiful issue.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Educe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educe. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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