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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An article about television shows grappling with the state of men today elicited a range of opinions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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

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

His debut show of summer menswear in June last year won widespread praise, but his women's collection in October elicited a more ambivalent reception.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

This shook Robert out of his funk and elicited yelps of frightened but ecstatic joy from Michael, who clung to Mom’s legs and watched the water pour by his nose in a wet torrent.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury