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
But what drives this show and elicits more than a few tears is the relationship between Demeter (Mamie Parris) and Persephone (Analise Scarpaci).
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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
While people have different definitions for luxury, the word typically elicits extravagance, grandeur, and exclusivity.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Located at the intersection of Washington Street and Summer Street while servicing the Red and Orange Lines – Downtown Crossing elicits strong opinions from Bostonians.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
As listeners enjoy a cross section of very different Americas, Flagg elicits laughs with her humorous observations of the human condition and her wry delivery.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
What might seem a perverse choice reveals itself, over Dry Leaf’s epic length, as a brilliant thematic gesture that elicits its own temporal register.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
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
While people have different definitions for luxury, the word typically elicits extravagance, grandeur, and exclusivity.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Located at the intersection of Washington Street and Summer Street while servicing the Red and Orange Lines – Downtown Crossing elicits strong opinions from Bostonians.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
As listeners enjoy a cross section of very different Americas, Flagg elicits laughs with her humorous observations of the human condition and her wry delivery.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
What might seem a perverse choice reveals itself, over Dry Leaf’s epic length, as a brilliant thematic gesture that elicits its own temporal register.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicits
Verb
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Judge is a blockbuster batter, the kind who builds folklore, evokes spirits and looms over eras.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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More than the Martini or the Manhattan, the Martinez evokes that Gilded Age, an echo of a long past era reflected in the quantity of vermouth and the unusual character of maraschino.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What inspires you to make music these days?—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Take a trip back in time and see how Ali still inspires Louisville 50 years later.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Elicits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicits. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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