Definitions
- Referring to the act of drawing out a response, reaction, or information from someone. - Describing the process of obtaining a particular emotion, feeling, or response from someone. - Talking about the act of causing something to happen or come into existence.
- Referring to the act of deliberately inciting or stirring up a reaction or response from someone. - Describing the process of causing an emotional or physical response in someone. - Talking about the act of instigating or causing a particular action or behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve causing a reaction or response in someone.
- 2Both can be used to describe emotional or physical responses.
- 3Both can be used in a negative or positive context.
- 4Both can be used to describe intentional actions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Elicit is often used to describe a neutral or positive response, while provoke is often used to describe a negative or hostile response.
- 2Emphasis: Elicit emphasizes the act of drawing out or obtaining a response, while provoke emphasizes the act of inciting or causing a response.
- 3Connotation: Elicit is often associated with a more formal or professional tone, while provoke is often associated with a more informal or confrontational tone.
- 4Usage: Elicit is often used in the context of obtaining information or feedback, while provoke is often used in the context of causing conflict or agitation.
- 5Intensity: Provoke is often used to describe a stronger or more intense reaction than elicit.
Remember this!
Elicit and provoke are both verbs that describe the act of causing a response or reaction in someone. However, elicit is often used to describe a neutral or positive response, while provoke is often used to describe a negative or hostile response. Additionally, elicit emphasizes the act of drawing out or obtaining a response, while provoke emphasizes the act of inciting or causing a response.
