educe

educe

verb \i-ˈdüs also -ˈdyüs\

educededuc·ing

Definition of EDUCE

transitive verb

1

: to bring out (as something latent)

2

: deduce

— educ·ible \-ˈdü-sə-bəl also -ˈdyü-\ adjective

— educ·tion \-ˈdək-shən\ noun

Examples of EDUCE

1. <the gift of a puppy finally educed a response from the shy boy>

Origin of EDUCE

Latin educere to draw out, from e- + ducere to lead — more at tow

First Known Use: 1603

Related to EDUCE

Synonyms: elicit, evoke, inspire, raise, call forth

Related Words: drag, dredge (up), extort, extract, pull, wangle, wrest, wring; coax (out), gain, get, obtain, procure, secure; bare, disclose, discover, divulge, evince, expose, reveal, uncloak, uncover, unmask, unveil

Near Antonyms: disregard, forget, ignore, miss, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over

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Synonym Discussion of EDUCE

educe, evoke, elicit, extract, extort mean to draw out something hidden, latent, or reserved. educe implies the bringing out of something potential or latent <educed order out of chaos>. evoke implies a strong stimulus that arouses an emotion or an interest or recalls an image or memory <a song that evokes warm memories>. elicit usually implies some effort or skill in drawing forth a response <careful questioning elicited the truth>. extract implies the use of force or pressure in obtaining answers or information <extracted a confession from him>. extort suggests a wringing or wresting from one who resists strongly <extorted their cooperation by threatening to inform>.