Synonyms of elicited

elicited

verb

past tense of elicit

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evoked
• inspired
• revealed
• raised
• called forth
• educed
• got
• pulled
• obtained
• gained
• extracted
• procured
• exposed
• extorted
• dragged
• secured
• wrung
• discovered
• uncovered
• dredged (up)
• evinced
• wrested
• disclosed
• divulged
• unveiled
• coaxed (out)
• wangled
• unmasked
• bared
• uncloaked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• missed
• disregarded
• neglected
• overlooked
• forgot
• passed over
• overpassed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elicited

Bellingham’s equalizer from close range elicited a roar from that crowd that included Mick Jagger and England great David Beckham. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Some residents say the expansion is a red flag for a project that has already elicited skepticism among neighbors. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Shockingly, these companies have even elicited support from the National PTA in part to fund school events to promote online safety and provide favorable content to journalists. — Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

But, in general, the subject elicited private reticence and public omertà. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026

The video elicited a wide range of responses, but this post from in-state rival TCU garnered the most attention. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Since the calendar flipped to 2026, Zayn has elicited a different reaction from the crowd. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

Jalen Brunson’s appearance on his float—amid a flurry of blue and orange confetti, the gleaming gold Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in hand—elicited a chant of MVP! — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 June 2026

This is not the first time Grande has elicited a response from the White House. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2026