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Verb(1) call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses(2) deduce (a principle, a meaning(3) derive by reason(4) call forth (emotions(5) feelings(6) and responses)(7) deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)(8) draw out

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(1) We need to stop worrying about what others think of us and make pictures that elicit a gut reaction.(2) I tried to elicit a smile from Joanna(3) Translation into local languages of report and draft Constitution to elicit public responses.(4) It's time to start worrying when exhibitions elicit no reaction at all.(5) I put the emphasis on that last word just right so to elicit some reaction from him.(6) which are more likely to elicit a positive response than direct statements of fact.(7) they invariably elicit exclamations of approval from guests(8) His name isn't going to elicit a positive reaction - it hasn't for over a year now.(9) In other words, such a question is not meant to elicit an answer.(10) If some students disagree with an incorrect answer, elicit the correct response.(11) This is a work-in-progress meant to elicit reaction and address problems in the transport industry.(12) You would imagine that a call to the Department of the Taoiseach would elicit answers to those relatively easy questions.(13) Next, the points were stimulated with an ear probe to elicit a positive reaction.(14) Prolonged question and answer sessions will eventually elicit the response the teacher is looking for.(15) An increase of two signal molecules, generated by the host cell, is typically induced by the invading pathogen or by elicitors (oxidative and nitrosative burst, respectively).(16) He tried gesturing towards the door but that elicited no useful reaction from the creature.
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Verb
1. obtain
2. raise
3. draw out


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

which will allow me
to elicit laughter

which will allow me to ELICIT laughter

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 12


The ear's ability to elicit paranoia.�

The ear's ability to ELICIT paranoia.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 8


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