as in evoked
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked
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Recent Examples of elicited
For Davidson, taking on this project elicited a surprising reaction from his teenage son.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
He was asked what reactions have been elicited by Zeta’s shape so far.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
This unusual and alarming development elicited a very strange reaction, though, from relevant scholars in such countries as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, France and Sweden, which seemed to think the forcible relocation was a positive step forward.
—Ray Cavanaugh, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The conversation elicited mixed reactions from viewers, and Coon said that there was a part of Laurie’s storyline that dug even deeper into the current political climate.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Colin Jost and Michael Che had a lot of news to dig into from the week, but nothing elicited a greater reaction from the audience than the latter’s dig at Will Smith‘s first album in two decades.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025
That elicited the unusual Roberts rebuke.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
The news elicited happy reactions from Moore's former Pose costars.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Whether Khalil should be held accountable in immigration proceedings or otherwise for the actions of Columbia University Apartheid Divest or activists who have seized on the campus protests has elicited varying responses.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
He was asked what reactions have been elicited by Zeta’s shape so far.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
This unusual and alarming development elicited a very strange reaction, though, from relevant scholars in such countries as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, France and Sweden, which seemed to think the forcible relocation was a positive step forward.
—Ray Cavanaugh, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The conversation elicited mixed reactions from viewers, and Coon said that there was a part of Laurie’s storyline that dug even deeper into the current political climate.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Colin Jost and Michael Che had a lot of news to dig into from the week, but nothing elicited a greater reaction from the audience than the latter’s dig at Will Smith‘s first album in two decades.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025
That elicited the unusual Roberts rebuke.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
The news elicited happy reactions from Moore's former Pose costars.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Whether Khalil should be held accountable in immigration proceedings or otherwise for the actions of Columbia University Apartheid Divest or activists who have seized on the campus protests has elicited varying responses.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicited
Verb
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The American president has once again evoked the idea of annexing us.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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One recent exhibit displayed a series of rough-hewn public fountains that evoked post-apocalyptic decay.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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Take a dive into the deep end, and keep scrolling to shop more one-piece bathing suits inspired by Kate Hudson now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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What inspired you to start the Latinx Education Collaborative?—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Elicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicited. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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