EDUCES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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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At the other end, Robert Sanchez elicits blue murder and the combination is riotous and compelling.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Researchers say the practice elicits a stronger response from the parasympathetic nervous system, the network of nerves that helps the body relax after stress.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of elicits

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Neither Gleason’s office nor the dining room remain, but each evokes an era not seen since.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Alex Haley seamlessly wove together the stories of each generation of his family in a way that still evokes deep emotion for me.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of evokes

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Eating it inspires an appreciation for the seamless integration of Mexican and Middle Eastern influences, melding to a state of emphatic brilliance in each bite.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
This is one of the BEST ways to recreate the communal devotion that the Premier League inspires.

— Matt Piper, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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