as in elicited
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the gift of a puppy finally educed a response from the shy boy
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At Motown’s Studio A on Saturday, a series of special audio moments elicited literal oohs-and-ahhs from guests who had flocked to the West Grand Boulevard site for the occasion.—
Brian McCollum,
Detroit Free Press,
21 Dec. 2024 -
The article elicited many questions.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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An otherwise mundane game fleetingly evoked a similar response.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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For others, what’s even more compelling is the sense of narrative evoked by 19th- and 19th-century design.—
Cornelia Powers,
Vogue,
16 Dec. 2024
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Will the timepieces that make their debut in the coming months reflect the exuberance of the former period or the practicality inspired by the reckoning that came after?—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
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Hailey's husband Justin Bieber, were attending their pal Lauren Perez's bowling birthday party at Lucky Strike Beverly Hills at the Beverly Center, which may have inspired their boxy attire.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Educed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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