elicits
The word “elicits” has 3 syllables: e-li-cits
It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪsɪts/
What is synonym and antonym for elicits?
In the thesaurus, “elicits” has 57 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elicits along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elicits
- arm-twist
- badger
- bares
- bite
- bring
- bring forth
- bring out
- bring to light
- call forth
- calls forth
- cause
- derive
- discloses
- discovers
- divulges
- drags
- educe
- educes
- evince
- evinces
- evoke
- evokes
- evolve
- exact
- exposes
- extort
- extorts
- extract
- extracts
- fetch
- gains
- gets
- give rise to
- inspires
- milk
- obtain
- obtains
- procures
- pulls
- put muscle on
- put the arm on
- raises
- rattle
- reveals
- secures
- shake
- shake down
- squeeze
- uncloaks
- uncovers
- unmasks
- unveils
- wangles
- wrest
- wrests
- wring
- wrings
Antonyms for elicits
- cover
- disregards
- forgets
- give
- hide
- ignores
- keep
- misses
- neglects
- overlooks
- overpasses
- passes over
- placate
- repress
- soothe
- supress
Meanings of elicits
- verb
- To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
- To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
- To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.
Example Sentences
- His heartfelt story elicits sympathy from everyone who hears it.
- The director's unique approach elicits powerful performances from the actors.
- This type of music often elicits a sense of nostalgia in listeners.
- Her kind smile elicits trust even from strangers.
- The survey elicits feedback to improve the quality of services.
On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elicits, such as: arm-twist, badger, bares, bite, bring, bring forth, bring out.
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