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

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elicited

The scene is a neat bookend to the “You can’t handle the truth” outburst elicited from Jack Nicholson’s Col.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Four actors, affixed with in-ear monitors, occupy different seats as testimony is elicited, provided and undermined.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Even a teaser from “The Bluey Movie” elicited screams from the largely adult audience.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

While most modern disciplines are friendly contests, the shin-kicking elicited winces and moans of sympathy from the crowd of more than 2,500 spectators on Friday.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

Beebe reported that firing guns next to sleeping or feeding sloths elicited little reaction.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel