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elicit vs shake

shake vs elicit

elicit is not a noun while shake is a noun.

elicit and shake both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elicit No No Yes No
shake Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shake is a hyponym of elicit; that is, shake is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elicit:
  • elicit: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • shake: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
elicit (noun) shake (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
building material used as siding or roofing
elicit (verb) shake (verb)
derive by reason move with or as if with a tremor
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning) undermine or cause to waver
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
move or cause to move back and forth
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
move back and forth or sideways
get rid of
Difference between elicit and shake

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