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Elicit

🔄 Synonyms of "Elicit"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
evokeverb	(transitive) To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.
educeverb	(transitive) To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
raiseverb	(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
firenoun	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
extractverb	Something that is extracted or drawn out.
enkindleverb	(archaic, transitive) To kindle; to arouse or evoke.
draw outverb	To make (something) last for more time than is necessary; to prolong; to extend.
kindleverb	(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Elicit"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
evokeverb	(transitive) To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.
draw outverb	To make (something) last for more time than is necessary; to prolong; to extend.
educeverb	(transitive) To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.
extractverb	(transitive) To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.
raiseverb	(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
enkindleverb	(archaic, transitive) To kindle; to arouse or evoke.
kindleverb	(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
fireverb	(transitive) To set (something, often a building) on fire.
actuateverb	(transitive) To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.
induceverb	(transitive) To cause, bring about, lead to.
activateverb	(transitive) To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
generateverb	(transitive) To bring into being; give rise to.
motivateverb	(transitive) To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage; to actuate.
achievingnoun	An achievement; the process of achieving something.
inspireverb	(transitive) To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
seekverb	(ambitransitive) To try to find; to look for; to search for.
achieveverb	(transitive) To carry out successfully; to accomplish.
bringverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.