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 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 Bedward elicits commentary from latter-day scholars, historians, and Vodou priests. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026 Even American culture’s misguided attempt at welcoming the object through a decades-long foray into plush toilet covers elicits reflective disgust. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 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 Wearing orange and blue still elicits nods, smiles and daps from strangers. — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 18 June 2026 The image elicits awe in Rob Harcourt who took the photograph. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 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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  • Neither Gleason’s office nor the dining room remain, but each evokes an era not seen since.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Alex Haley seamlessly wove together the stories of each generation of his family in a way that still evokes deep emotion for me.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of evokes
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  • Gallup found that just 2% of Fortune 500 CHROs strongly agree their performance management system actually inspires employees to improve.
    — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But life on an island also inspires a scrappy, home-town camaraderie.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspires

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“Elicits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicits. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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