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 The question of whether people from the current system should help lead the transition elicits strong emotions among Cuban exiles. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … ‘MIND-BLOWING HYPOCRISY’ — Mass UN walkout elicits fiery response from Netanyahu in New York speech. — FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 With styles rooted in Texas, Kansas City, North Carolina and Memphis, barbecue often elicits table-pounding opinions. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 14 Sep. 2026 This relation of Edmond’s breakthrough elicits several observations. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicits
  1. evokes
  2. inspires
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  • The title that evokes Ernest Hemingway points at the polemical nature of some of the essays in the book.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Aligned along a single axis, these apertures create a perspective that evokes the assembly-line logic of the automotive industry.
    — Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of evokes
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  • Music from kids’ movies often inspires connection, creativity, and even dance parties at home.
    — Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Choose from one of three sleek colorways and let these headphones become the accessory that inspires the outfit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspires

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