Synonyms of eliciting

eliciting

verb

present participle of elicit

as in evoking

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

• evoking
• inspiring
• raising
• revealing
• educing
• pulling
• getting
• extracting
• gaining
• calling forth
• obtaining
• extorting
• exposing
• dragging
• procuring
• securing
• wringing
• uncovering
• disclosing
• evincing
• wresting
• discovering
• dredging (up)
• divulging
• wangling
• baring
• unmasking
• coaxing (out)
• unveiling
• uncloaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• missing
• disregarding
• forgetting
• neglecting
• overlooking
• passing over
• overpassing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eliciting

Some see promise in manipulating the gut microbiome; others are exploring the potential of stimulating the vagus nerve, eliciting a psychedelic experience or repurposing drugs that might quiet inflammation in the brain. — Lynne Peeples, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said last week Hasan’s execution would be livestreamed, eliciting pushback from Democrats, Republicans and religious advocates about the idea. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Musk's comment against Ambani caused a political stir in India, eliciting a response from India's leader of opposition, Rahul Gandhi, who has consistently alleged that the government is being influenced by powerful businessmen in India. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Some analysts warn of a pathway called recursive self-improvement, in which AI becomes increasingly effective at training itself, eliciting a cycle of rapid advancement. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

The material ran the gamut in tone, with the goal of eliciting a range of brain responses. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026

As a result, the email is eliciting mixed reactions from customers. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

Steel asked after eliciting testimony that there were no convictions stemming from King Von’s death. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

Moderna's vaccine is deemed safe and effective, eliciting a stronger immune response, especially in those over 50. — Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026