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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That elicited plenty of interjections from the degree-holders below his lectern, to whom Borchetta responded, “Deal with it.”

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The Army research institute conducted some early studies of a potential hantavirus vaccine in people, including one that safely elicited an immune response, according to results published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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

This elicited a strong reaction from some Zambians online, for example there were dozens of mocking comments on the Zambian Scorpion Facebook group.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

She was teaching me how to ruthlessly interrogate the subject that elicited the most sympathy and rationalizing— myself.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates