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elicit vs invite

invite vs elicit

elicit is not a noun while invite is a noun.

elicit and invite both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elicit No No Yes No
invite Yes No Yes No
As verbs, invite is a hyponym of elicit; that is, invite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elicit:
  • elicit: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • invite: increase the likelihood of
Other hyponyms of elicit include strike a chord, touch a chord, ask for, draw, rekindle, infatuate, prick, fire up, heat, ignite, inflame, stir up, wake, excite, shake, shake up, stimulate, stir, excite, anger, discomfit, discompose, disconcert, untune, upset, shame, bruise, hurt, injure, offend, spite, wound, overcome, overpower, overtake, overwhelm, sweep over, whelm, interest, whelm.
elicit (noun) invite (noun)
a colloquial expression for invitation
elicit (verb) invite (verb)
derive by reason ask someone in a friendly way to do something
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning) request the participation or presence of
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) ask to enter
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
increase the likelihood of
invite someone to one's house
have as a guest
Difference between elicit and invite

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