How to Use elicit in a Sentence
elicit
verb
- She's been unable to elicit much sympathy from the public.
- She's been trying to elicit the support of other committee members.
- My question elicited no response.
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Those comments elicited boos from the audience — the first of the day.
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Bianca Seward,
NBC News,
14 July 2023
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The very mention of her name elicits oohs and aahs from women the world over.
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Town & Country,
28 June 2023
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The more searing questions elicited cheers from the crowd.
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Ciara Nugent/london,
Time,
28 Nov. 2019
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Part hype man, mostly soul man, Burton ran to the edge of the stage to elicit screams.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
19 Sep. 2021
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But, what products elicit that fresh-from-the-spa glow?
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Kaleigh Fasanella,
Allure,
17 July 2018
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The granite wall, and the names etched in it, elicit a wide range of responses.
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CBS News,
29 May 2017
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Even that can't elicit a chirp from the front tires when pointed straight.
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Mike Sutton,
Car and Driver,
17 June 2020
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The play brought many fans to their feet and elicited a series of prolonged oohs and aahs.
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Edward Lee,
baltimoresun.com,
4 Dec. 2019
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Then, craft a post to elicit that feeling and drive them to that action.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2022
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And the movie didn't elicit praise from just journalists.
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Andrea Towers,
EW.com,
24 Aug. 2021
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Most fragrances smell strong to me and elicit all kinds of emotions.
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Jessica Matlin,
Harper's BAZAAR,
11 Oct. 2018
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The notion of idly chatting with a sperm whale elicits sci-fi awe.
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Sam Firman,
Longreads,
11 July 2024
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That was one of the greatest lines of the night, but elicited groans from the advertisers.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
14 May 2024
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Doorbells, other dogs’ barks, and the slam of the screen door barely elicit an ear twitch.
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National Geographic,
2 July 2020
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In the short term, the strong parental bond formed by play helps to elicit better behavior.
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Washington Post,
29 June 2021
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But the first two starts from Matt Moore don't elicit a ton of confidence.
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Stefan Stevenson,
star-telegram,
7 Apr. 2018
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From cookies to cheese to coffee, there’s a slew of options sure to elicit oohs and aahs.
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Lesley Kennedy,
CNN Underscored,
14 Dec. 2020
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Gone are the days of hip-hop being a tool that elicits change and rational thought.
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Spin Staff,
Spin,
12 Sep. 2023
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That ding! elicits a Pavlovian response to make a run for it.
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Natalie B. Compton,
The Know,
22 Sep. 2019
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While some of the jokes can be fun, others often elicit eye-rolls, or cross a bridge too far.
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Marcus Jones,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2021
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His comments elicited some laughs from the crowd, but Davidson wasn't done.
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Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
21 Nov. 2019
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Vessels that stayed at sea for months on end elicited concern for how long the crew had been forced to work.
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Sarah Gibbens,
National Geographic,
13 June 2019
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When pressed down, the flusher on the back makes a flushing sound and even elicits a swirling water action in the bowl.
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Jessica Booth,
Parents,
23 June 2023
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Did Nichols elicit someone else’s help and wait for the perfect moment to strike?
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Mimi Madrid,
The Denver Post,
3 Aug. 2020
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Cohen said, which elicited a mix of laughs and groans from the audience.
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Dory Jackson,
Peoplemag,
5 Nov. 2023
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The sculpture is held up by a crane, and some people see it as a marionette, eliciting both laughs, criticisms, and discussions.
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Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
12 Oct. 2024
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None of them are written with any specificity, though the actors manage to land the lines and elicit a few chuckles here and there — except for a tiresome twosome who try to speak with a Brooklyn accent for the entirety of the movie.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2024
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