as in evokes
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 elicits
The word fiancé elicits at least three questions, usually with five follow-up questions.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
But for another group of Black women, the same question elicits feelings of insecurity and defensiveness.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
But there are places in the world where Israel elicits enormous respect.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Until they are instructed specifically to consider, for example, the need to acquire food, which suddenly elicits more original depictions than did complete freedom.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
At Republican events around the state, mention of Acton’s name elicits loud boos.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Having Martinez back at Citi Field this week elicits memories of that season, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Alice - Meaning noble, Alice also elicits feelings of magic and whimsy thanks—in part—to Alice In Wonderland.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
The, um, spin on one death elicits a smile, mostly because of Weaving’s disgusted takes.
—Michael Ordoña, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
But for another group of Black women, the same question elicits feelings of insecurity and defensiveness.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
But there are places in the world where Israel elicits enormous respect.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Until they are instructed specifically to consider, for example, the need to acquire food, which suddenly elicits more original depictions than did complete freedom.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
At Republican events around the state, mention of Acton’s name elicits loud boos.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Having Martinez back at Citi Field this week elicits memories of that season, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Alice - Meaning noble, Alice also elicits feelings of magic and whimsy thanks—in part—to Alice In Wonderland.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
The, um, spin on one death elicits a smile, mostly because of Weaving’s disgusted takes.
—Michael Ordoña, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicits
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Each canvas evokes emotion with the thousands of brush marks and countless layers of paint which, according to him, represent feelings, memories and things that happen to people over time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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The Knicks are playing the kind of free-flowing, ball-don’t-stick basketball that evokes the spirit of the last team to win it all at Madison Square Garden.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In that, Diesel x Tinder feels real and raw, skipping performative activism for something that informs and inspires.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Naturally, this inspires a patio refresh, and Pottery Barn’s Outdoor Sale couldn’t have come at a better time.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Elicits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicits. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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