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fire vs elicit

elicit vs fire

fire is a noun but elicit is not a noun.

fire and elicit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fire Yes No Yes No
elicit No No Yes No
As verbs, fire and elicit are synonyms defined as:
  • fire and elicit: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other synonyms of fire include arouse, enkindle, evoke, kindle, provoke, raise.
fire (noun) elicit (noun)
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
intense adverse criticism
the event of something burning (often destructive)
a severe trial
feelings of great warmth and intensity
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile
fire (verb) elicit (verb)
bake in a kiln so as to harden derive by reason
destroy by fire deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
start or maintain a fire in call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
become ignited
cause to go off
start firing a weapon
go off or discharge
generate an electrical impulse
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
drive out or away by or as if by fire
provide with fuel
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
Difference between fire and elicit

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