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.
• Those comments elicited boos from the audience — the first of the day.
  — Bianca Seward, NBC News, 14 July 2023
• The very mention of her name elicits oohs and aahs from women the world over.
  — Town & Country, 28 June 2023
• The more searing questions elicited cheers from the crowd.
  — Ciara Nugent/london, Time, 28 Nov. 2019
• Part hype man, mostly soul man, Burton ran to the edge of the stage to elicit screams.
  — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2021
• But, what products elicit that fresh-from-the-spa glow?
  — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 17 July 2018
• The granite wall, and the names etched in it, elicit a wide range of responses.
  — CBS News, 29 May 2017
• Even that can't elicit a chirp from the front tires when pointed straight.
  — Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 17 June 2020
• The play brought many fans to their feet and elicited a series of prolonged oohs and aahs.
  — Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, 4 Dec. 2019
• Then, craft a post to elicit that feeling and drive them to that action.
  — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2022
• And the movie didn't elicit praise from just journalists.
  — Andrea Towers, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2021
• Most fragrances smell strong to me and elicit all kinds of emotions.
  — Jessica Matlin, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Oct. 2018
• The notion of idly chatting with a sperm whale elicits sci-fi awe.
  — Sam Firman, Longreads, 11 July 2024
• That was one of the greatest lines of the night, but elicited groans from the advertisers.
  — Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 May 2024
• Doorbells, other dogs’ barks, and the slam of the screen door barely elicit an ear twitch.
  — National Geographic, 2 July 2020
• In the short term, the strong parental bond formed by play helps to elicit better behavior.
  — Washington Post, 29 June 2021
• But the first two starts from Matt Moore don't elicit a ton of confidence.
  — Stefan Stevenson, star-telegram, 7 Apr. 2018
• From cookies to cheese to coffee, there’s a slew of options sure to elicit oohs and aahs.
  — Lesley Kennedy, CNN Underscored, 14 Dec. 2020
• Gone are the days of hip-hop being a tool that elicits change and rational thought.
  — Spin Staff, Spin, 12 Sep. 2023
• That ding! elicits a Pavlovian response to make a run for it.
  — Natalie B. Compton, The Know, 22 Sep. 2019
• While some of the jokes can be fun, others often elicit eye-rolls, or cross a bridge too far.
  — Marcus Jones, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2021
• His comments elicited some laughs from the crowd, but Davidson wasn't done.
  — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2019
• Vessels that stayed at sea for months on end elicited concern for how long the crew had been forced to work.
  — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, 13 June 2019
• When pressed down, the flusher on the back makes a flushing sound and even elicits a swirling water action in the bowl.
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 23 June 2023
• Did Nichols elicit someone else’s help and wait for the perfect moment to strike?
  — Mimi Madrid, The Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2020
• Cohen said, which elicited a mix of laughs and groans from the audience.
  — Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
• Both vaccines are generally very safe and tolerated well, but the nasal spray can elicit more side effects.
  — Omer Awan, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
• 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.
  — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Nov 2024