educe
verb
transitive verb
Synonyms
- elicit
- evoke
- inspire
- raise
Example Sentences
Word History
Latin educere to draw out, from e- + ducere to lead — more at tow entry 1
1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1
educe
verb
Synonyms & Similar Words
- elicit
- evoke
- inspire
- raise
- reveal
- extract
- obtain
- gain
- get
- procure
- pull
- extort
- call forth
- expose
- drag
- uncover
- wrest
- divulge
- wring
- discover
- secure
- unmask
- disclose
- dredge (up)
- wangle
- evince
- unveil
- bare
- coax (out)
- uncloak
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- forget
- ignore
- disregard
- neglect
- overlook
- miss
- pass over
- overpass
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of educe are elicit, evoke, extort, and extract. While all these words mean "to draw out something hidden, latent, or reserved," educe implies the bringing out of something potential or latent.
The meanings of elicit and educe largely overlap; however, elicit usually implies some effort or skill in drawing forth a response.
The words evoke and educe are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, evoke implies a strong stimulus that arouses an emotion or an interest or recalls an image or memory.
The synonyms extort and educe are sometimes interchangeable, but extort suggests a wringing or wresting from one who resists strongly.
The words extract and educe can be used in similar contexts, but extract implies the use of force or pressure in obtaining answers or information.