as in elicited
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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Verb
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Not one of the properties elicited a single bid.—
Aaron Mondry,
Freep.com,
8 Jan. 2026 -
The viral post, first published Friday, has elicited strong denials from major delivery apps that have been the subjects of past scrutiny for exploitive worker policies.—
Lauren Wilson,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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His revolution evoked the memory of Simón Bolívar, the great liberator of South America from Spanish colonialism.—
James Trapani,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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In Madrid, Urbano transformed the gallery into an immersive replica of the villa that evoked different aspects of this agon between patriarch and female dissident.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Black jeans are one of the easiest staples to have in your closet, and Amazon is packed with similar styles inspired by these celebs.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dominique says the city inspired his competitive mentality.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Educed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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