as in evoking
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked
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Recent Examples of eliciting
As employees see their efforts eliciting impact, many authentically evolve into influencer status—not only serving as direct voices for the company via reshares but also engaging with their own audiences and developing relationships with other influencers and communities.
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Sal Viveros, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Adam Pearce vowed Drew McIntyre and CM Punk would not be getting physical tonight, eliciting boos.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Sal Viveros, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Adam Pearce vowed Drew McIntyre and CM Punk would not be getting physical tonight, eliciting boos.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Eliciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliciting. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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