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How does the verb educe contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of educe are elicit, evoke, extort, and extract. While all these words mean "to draw out something hidden, latent, or reserved," educe implies the bringing out of something potential or latent.

educed order out of chaos

In what contexts can elicit take the place of educe?

The meanings of elicit and educe largely overlap; however, elicit usually implies some effort or skill in drawing forth a response.

careful questioning elicited the truth

When can evoke be used instead of educe?

The words evoke and educe are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, evoke implies a strong stimulus that arouses an emotion or an interest or recalls an image or memory.

a song that evokes warm memories

When is it sensible to use extort instead of educe?

The synonyms extort and educe are sometimes interchangeable, but extort suggests a wringing or wresting from one who resists strongly.

extorted their cooperation by threatening to inform

When would extract be a good substitute for educe?

The words extract and educe can be used in similar contexts, but extract implies the use of force or pressure in obtaining answers or information.

extracted a confession from him

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for educe
Verb
  • Cheating on an assignment could elicit a level one or level two response, according to the CMS Code of Conduct.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
  • The news that a veteran artist is about to play their entire new album would typically elicit silent groans throughout a classic rock audience, or at least a stampede to the bathrooms or bar, but Seven Psalms is a remarkable achievement, and fans have had two years to process it.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • This one from The Company Store does it on an organic, cool cotton percale duvet cover set that helps a space evoke classic farmhouse vibes.
    Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
  • These lies evoke ancient American presumptions — that the United States deserves its position of preeminence in the world as a kind of divine inheritance, and that just beyond our borders, dark and sinister forces are forever conspiring against us.
    John Fanestil, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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  • To that end, Carsley pinned up a photo of the World Cup to inspire his young players ahead of this summer’s tournament.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • Keep scrolling to shop more skinny jeans, blazers, and button-down shirts inspired by Kate Middleton’s outfit blueprint below.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 20 June 2025
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“Educe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educe. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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