elicit
Example Sentences
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He is known for paintings that feature stacked blocks of contrasting yet complementary colors meant to elicit strong emotions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
At the time, watching these videos didn’t elicit nausea or repulsion in Jemima—they came across as amusing.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
Crucially at the time I was not able to elicit acute psychotic symptoms.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
“I think the question is fair but I don’t think Warsh has done anything to elicit any particular concern,” Marcus said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
All the friendliness, the kindly concern that I had half-believed in—all a device to elicit information.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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Grade 11, List 1
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