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elicit vs arouse

arouse vs elicit

elicit and arouse both are verbs.

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

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