Definitions

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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Those types of arguments have elicited salty responses from Huang, tech entrepreneur Adam Miller and conservative reality TV personality Spencer Pratt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

That the team knew it was on shaky ground is backed up by testimony Grassley elicited last month in a hearing with executives from the three telecom providers who received Smith subpoenas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

This elicited a flurry of protests, and Callaway again began the arduous task of quieting everyone down.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin