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elicits

  • present tense form
    of elicit (3rd person singular).
    elicit
    verb (used with object)
    to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke.

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Empathy, on stage, becomes a cornerstone of experiencing live performance that pulls heartstrings, inspires raucous laughter or elicits a collective groan when a poorly-hatched plan falters.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

These days, news that the housing market continues to be in a funk barely elicits an eyebrow raise from traders.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

A real showboater is someone whose very mention elicits warm, fuzzy memories of flamboyant flicks and trickery.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

A mention of the illustrious bird-of-paradise flower elicits coos and awe from the women.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026

What elicits the gasp is the fact that they are standing in a forest, her back pressed up against a huge, ancient tree trunk.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern