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elicit vs strike a chord

strike a chord vs elicit

elicit and strike a chord both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elicit No No Yes No
strike a chord No No Yes No
As verbs, strike a chord is a hyponym of elicit; that is, strike a chord is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elicit:
  • elicit: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • strike a chord: evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
elicit (verb) strike a chord (verb)
derive by reason create an emotional response
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning) refer to or be relevant or familiar to
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
Difference between elicit and strike a chord

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