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educes

verb

present tense third-person singular of educe
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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  1. elicits
  2. evokes
  3. inspires
Verb
  • With styles rooted in Texas, Kansas City, North Carolina and Memphis, barbecue often elicits table-pounding opinions.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This relation of Edmond’s breakthrough elicits several observations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of elicits
Verb
  • Everything stems from that, the beginning of punk and the feelings that evokes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • An actual big band stationed on a scaffold upstage evokes the roaring ‘20s.
    — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of evokes
Verb
  • Leslie, who led the Sparks to two WNBA championships, hopes her statue inspires young girls pursue their basketball dreams.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The promise of coffee inspires many of us to get out of bed in the morning.
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspires
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“Educes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educes. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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