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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Wearing orange and blue still elicits nods, smiles and daps from strangers.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026 -
The image elicits awe in Rob Harcourt who took the photograph.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Leavenworth With its Bavarian-style architecture, mountain views, and taverns doling out steins of German beer and traditional dishes like käsespätzle, this small town in central Washington evokes an Alpine village.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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The new movie certainly evokes similar emotions with the score.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Someone who inspires me with her big, beautiful heart.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Educes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educes. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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