as in to evoke
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked
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Recent Examples of elicit
Third baseman Austin Riley is eliciting heretofore unseen levels of skepticism too.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
During the Turnstile set, a man in a hot dog costume was shown on the screen running around the pit, eliciting smiles.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Since the calendar flipped to 2026, Zayn has elicited a different reaction from the crowd.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
That said, this is a piece that elicits a potent response from an audience, which certainly was the case at the Nederlander Theatre on Tuesday night.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
During the Turnstile set, a man in a hot dog costume was shown on the screen running around the pit, eliciting smiles.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Since the calendar flipped to 2026, Zayn has elicited a different reaction from the crowd.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
That said, this is a piece that elicits a potent response from an audience, which certainly was the case at the Nederlander Theatre on Tuesday night.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicit
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Castro again works with cinematographer Barton Cortright to craft lush images that certainly evoke the illusion of celluloid, lending the movie a nostalgic, charmingly retro take on sexuality and an idyllic view of open-air cruising.
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The lodger being burned at the stake evokes the recent Spanish housing crisis.
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Last night’s rude wakeup call inspires you to make some changes today!
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These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
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“Elicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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