Elicit and Wangle

Elicit

Elicit verb - To draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved).
Usage example: the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked

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

Nearby Word: eliciting

Wangle

Wangle verb - To plan out usually with subtle skill or care.

Elicit and wangle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Elicit" instead a verb "Wangle".

Nearby Words: wangled, wangling

Common collocations

information elicit information wangle information
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