Elicit and Whet

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

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

Nearby Word: eliciting

Whet verb - To make sharp or sharper.

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Elicit and whet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Elicit" instead a verb "Whet".

Nearby Words: whetted, whetting

interest	elicit interest	whet interest
curiosity	elicit curiosity	whet curiosity

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