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 encounter that elicits sheer agency in Hamida is her final one, with Lajo, Ram Chand’s sister.
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
But the piece de resistance is a small button on the face of the guitar that, when pressed, activates a chip on a soundboard that elicits the distinctive roar of Godzilla.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Players sometimes need a new voice, someone who elicits a run-through-a-wall passion and a healthy fear (and a knowledge) that mistakes will carry consequences.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The mere mention of Zohran Mamdani elicits big applause from the crowd.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
But what drives this show and elicits more than a few tears is the relationship between Demeter (Mamie Parris) and Persephone (Analise Scarpaci).
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
However, research shows that deep belly breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, which elicits the body’s relaxation response.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
For some partners, this elicits fear and uncertainty, triggering defensive responses aimed at restoring the familiar equilibrium.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Every bite elicits wonder, provoking a quiet moment of gratitude for this lush, miraculous habitat.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
But the piece de resistance is a small button on the face of the guitar that, when pressed, activates a chip on a soundboard that elicits the distinctive roar of Godzilla.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Players sometimes need a new voice, someone who elicits a run-through-a-wall passion and a healthy fear (and a knowledge) that mistakes will carry consequences.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The mere mention of Zohran Mamdani elicits big applause from the crowd.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
But what drives this show and elicits more than a few tears is the relationship between Demeter (Mamie Parris) and Persephone (Analise Scarpaci).
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
However, research shows that deep belly breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, which elicits the body’s relaxation response.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
For some partners, this elicits fear and uncertainty, triggering defensive responses aimed at restoring the familiar equilibrium.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Every bite elicits wonder, provoking a quiet moment of gratitude for this lush, miraculous habitat.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicits
Verb
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Lasting under eight minutes, the sketch evokes German uniform worship and the accompanying demand for humiliation as powerfully as the stern psychosocial analysis of the day did.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Rather, Metropolitan evokes the youthful experience of being home, avoiding family, and clinging to friends during the holiday break, when responsibility remains over the horizon and your whole life is still ahead of you.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And then that usually inspires another melody and other parts of the song.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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What, these days, inspires you to hit the gym or work hard or pursue success in other ways?—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Elicits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicits. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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