Definitions

elicit

[ih-lis-it] / ɪˈlɪs ɪt /

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

disregard ignore miss neglect overlook

WEAK

cover hide repress suppress

Example Sentences

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So how can managers elicit something more meaningful than empty platitudes?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

“The format is guaranteed to elicit nothing that matters.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Crucially at the time I was not able to elicit acute psychotic symptoms.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

We give them a questionnaire, like the Big Five Inventory, carefully designed to elicit telling responses.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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