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elicit vs interest

interest vs elicit

elicit is not a noun while interest is a noun.

elicit and interest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elicit No No Yes No
interest Yes No Yes No
As verbs, interest is a hyponym of elicit; that is, interest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elicit:
  • elicit: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • interest: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
elicit (noun) interest (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
a reason for wanting something done
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
elicit (verb) interest (verb)
derive by reason excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning) be of importance or consequence
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) be on the mind of
Difference between elicit and interest

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