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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Verb
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Until they are instructed specifically to consider, for example, the need to acquire food, which suddenly elicits more original depictions than did complete freedom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026 -
At Republican events around the state, mention of Acton's name elicits loud boos.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Instead of looking at rooms full of stuff, Hawkins wants to create an experience that evokes reflection and thought on the first family.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Every Kentucky Derby evokes emotion in the winning horse’s team, but the 1990 race brought it to a level even beyond a Hallmark movie.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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But what inspires me is the idea of putting something beautiful into the world.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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So my hope is that at least a single candidate ups their game and comes to voters with not just attacks, but something that inspires, something that sets them apart.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Educes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educes. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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