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elicit
verb as in draw out
Example Sentences
The decision elicited a two-pronged reaction from fans.
Atlas’ show can feel like a factory production line, with the host asking the same litany of questions every episode, leading to similar clips guaranteed to elicit predictable reactions from male viewers.
In class, a saxophone solo elicits cheers from the class.
One can also only imagine the feelings elicited by the realization that several other priceless statues had been deliberately sent to a watery grave.
Park’s hard-nosed approach to his themes, his ability to elicit strong performances and his deft touch with complex material have built his lofty reputation.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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