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Definitions

elicit

[ih-lis-it] / ɪˈlɪs ɪt /
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
disregard ignore miss neglect overlook
WEAK
cover hide repress suppress

Example Sentences

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"I think it's important that we educate teens, parents, and teachers about how algorithms and social media might exploit our psychological biases to sow division and elicit violence."

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

He knocked down two three pointers and slammed a one-handed transition dunk to elicit a roar from the crowd that welcomed back a son they watched grow up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Stories of psychological spirals are sure to elicit sympathy, but this trial-lawyer raid won’t help teens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The vessel's powerful light beams can be used to elicit the display.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

When that failed to elicit a response, the voices of young children pleaded for help.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.