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

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Recent Examples of elicits Wearing orange and blue still elicits nods, smiles and daps from strangers. — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 18 June 2026 But there are places in the world where Israel elicits enormous respect. — CBS News, 10 May 2026 The word fiancé elicits at least three questions, usually with five follow-up questions. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 The image elicits awe in Rob Harcourt who took the photograph. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026 At first the request elicits trademark Ramsayian profanity. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 24 June 2026 But for another group of Black women, the same question elicits feelings of insecurity and defensiveness. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026 That said, this is a piece that elicits a potent response from an audience, which certainly was the case at the Nederlander Theatre on Tuesday night. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 For over 55 years, the firm has believed in The Value of Voice®, a planning model that elicits the voice of each stakeholder, facilitating communication and consensus between executive leadership and boards of directors. — Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicits
  1. evokes
  2. inspires
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  • While its name evokes tranquil scenes of pastoral quietude, the Siesta Valley Bowl is getting set to make a big noise on the Bay Area music scene.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • The constellation evokes the shape of a great Bald Eagle, which was adopted as a national emblem of the United States in 1782.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of evokes
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  • Mars and Uranus’ alignment inspires you to follow your passions, but be mindful of the risks involved!
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • That being said, be sure to pay attention to what’s pushing your buttons, but also recognize what finally inspires you to charge ahead.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of inspires

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