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

Example Sentences

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That elicited a round of applause from others in the crowd.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

No key companies have collapsed or faced allegations, revelations that have elicited crises of confidence in past crashes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

His debut show of summer menswear in June last year won widespread praise, but his women's collection in October elicited a more ambivalent reception.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

She was teaching me how to ruthlessly interrogate the subject that elicited the most sympathy and rationalizing— myself.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates