Elicit and Goad

Elicit

Elicit verb - To draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved).

Goad and elicit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Elicit".

Nearby Word: eliciting

Goad

Goad verb - To try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action.

Elicit and goad are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Elicit" instead a verb "Goad".

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Common collocations

little elicit little goad little
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