as in elicits
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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But, as pointed out on Epicurious, the go-to website for foodies, the word elicits substantial reader backlash even when employed to describe chicken and cakes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Having Martinez back at Citi Field this week elicits memories of that season, manager Carlos Mendoza said.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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How ranch got to that mountaintop is an American story, a difficult feat that evokes the country’s entrepreneurial spirit.—
Holly Meyer,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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That’s because of another note, salt, which evokes the minerality of a seaside breeze.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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Paul Revere’s ride inspires us to rally behind a cause like helping war victims and to spread the word to ignite action.—
William Lambers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Educes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educes. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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