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arouse vs elicit

elicit vs arouse

arouse and elicit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arouse No No Yes No
elicit No No Yes No
As verbs, arouse and elicit are synonyms defined as:
  • arouse and elicit: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other synonyms of arouse include enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.
arouse (verb) elicit (verb)
cause to be alert and energetic derive by reason
cause to become awake or conscious deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
stop sleeping call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
to evoke sexual feelings
to begin moving
Difference between arouse and elicit

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