as in to evoke
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of elicit
Americans' fears of Iran retaliating against the United States following a strike on nuclear facilities are palpable, as approximately three-quarters of poll respondents worry that the military airstrikes will elicit a response.
—
Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Especially in early infancy, crying is a primary mode of communication, designed to elicit a response.
—New Atlas, 2 July 2025
This will also elicit ooohs and ahhhs from your guests.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Throughout the trial's second day, the prosecution, led by Special Prosecutor Shane Young, elicited testimony and evidence against Lawson, 54, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for elicit
Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Especially in early infancy, crying is a primary mode of communication, designed to elicit a response.
—New Atlas, 2 July 2025
This will also elicit ooohs and ahhhs from your guests.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Throughout the trial's second day, the prosecution, led by Special Prosecutor Shane Young, elicited testimony and evidence against Lawson, 54, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for elicit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicit
Verb
-
Particularly lovely is the jewel box bar, done up in a vibrant green that evokes snap peas and leafy trees on a summer morning.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
-
Interiors evoke a vintage coastal summerhouse, with four-poster beds, cane furnishings, antique birding books, and soaking tubs.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
-
The movie’s director herself was inspired to to bring this to life after having her own experience with matchmaking, but did the film accurately portray real New York City matchmaker experiences?—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
-
Billy Joel has written some of the biggest hits of his generation, some of which were inspired by his family.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Elicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share