educe

verb

i-ˈdüs 

 also  -ˈdyüs

educed; educing

transitive verb

1

: to bring out (something, such as something latent)

2

: deduce

educible

i-ˈdü-sə-bəl 

 also  -ˈdyü-

adjective

eduction

i-ˈdək-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• elicit
• evoke
• inspire
• raise

Choose the Right Synonym for educe

educe, evoke, elicit, extract, extort mean to draw out something hidden, latent, or reserved.

educe implies the bringing out of something potential or latent.

educed order out of chaos

evoke implies a strong stimulus that arouses an emotion or an interest or recalls an image or memory.

a song that evokes warm memories

elicit usually implies some effort or skill in drawing forth a response.

careful questioning elicited the truth

extract implies the use of force or pressure in obtaining answers or information.

extracted a confession from him

extort suggests a wringing or wresting from one who resists strongly.

extorted their cooperation by threatening to inform

Examples of educe in a Sentence

the gift of a puppy finally educed a response from the shy boy

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2013, the Serbian player Viktor Troicki was given an 18-month ban, which was later educed to 12 months, for declining a blood test at a tournament. —Ben Rothenberg, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Latin educere to draw out, from e- + ducere to lead — more at tow entry 1

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for educe

• abstruse
• abuse
• adduce
• atreus
• caboose
• cayuse
• conduce
• deduce
• diffuse
• disuse
• excuse
• footloose

Kids Definition

educe

verb

i-ˈd(y)üs 

educed; educing

: to bring out : elicit

educe a response

educible

-ˈd(y)ü-sə-bəl

adjective