elicited

[ih-lis-i-tid] / ɪˈlɪs ɪ tɪd /

VERB

draw out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bring out evoke extort extract obtain wrest wring

STRONG

badger bite bring cause derive educe evince evolve exact fetch milk rattle shake squeeze

WEAK

arm-twist bring forth bring to light call forth give rise to put muscle on put the arm on shake down

Antonyms

STRONG

give placate soothe

WEAK

cover hide keep repress supress

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elicited

That Chad replaced Cora, who led the Red Sox to the 2018 World Series title in his first season, elicited mixed feelings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

And in the recent past, there have been plenty of other A.I.-inflected ceremonies that proceeded without disruption, even as a few others elicited some outrage.

From Slate ● May 20, 2026

And while Young elicited cheers of "USA" after crushing the perfect drive 375 yards down the fairway, Fitzpatrick's went straight and among trees, leaving him unable to reach the green in two.

From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026

Comments that once elicited antagonistic barbs are met with calm acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026

It was awkward and strange-sounding, and elicited much more attention than the original lisp.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris