Synonyms of elicits

elicits

verb

present tense third-person singular of elicit

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evokes
• inspires
• raises
• reveals
• gets
• pulls
• educes
• calls forth
• obtains
• extracts
• extorts
• procures
• drags
• exposes
• gains
• wrings
• secures
• evinces
• uncovers
• discloses
• wrests
• discovers
• dredges (up)
• unmasks
• divulges
• bares
• unveils
• wangles
• coaxes (out)
• uncloaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• misses
• neglects
• disregards
• forgets
• overlooks
• passes over
• overpasses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elicits

The offense, however, isn’t the only unit that elicits questions. — Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Much of Modi’s comedy centers on differences between various kinds of Jews, a friction that elicits knowing laughters from his (largely, but not wholly) Jewish audience. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

Conveying the power of natural phenomena is extremely difficult, and Dillard’s writing elicits both the visceral shock of seeing a total eclipse and the necessity to witness one with your own eyes. — Maggie Shipstead, Longreads, 27 Oct. 2026

Continue reading … ‘MIND-BLOWING HYPOCRISY’ — Mass UN walkout elicits fiery response from Netanyahu in New York speech. — FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

With styles rooted in Texas, Kansas City, North Carolina and Memphis, barbecue often elicits table-pounding opinions. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 14 Sep. 2026

This relation of Edmond’s breakthrough elicits several observations. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

At the other end, Robert Sanchez elicits blue murder and the combination is riotous and compelling. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Researchers say the practice elicits a stronger response from the parasympathetic nervous system, the network of nerves that helps the body relax after stress. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026