elicit laughter
Frequency: 5.55.5 per million words
to succeed in getting a laugh from someone
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Examples (10)
- His witty remarks always elicit laughter from the audience.
- The comedian's routine was designed to elicit laughter throughout the show.
- She tried to elicit some laughter with a silly joke, but failed.
- The unexpected twist in the story did elicit hearty laughter from the crowd.
- A good speaker knows how to elicit laughter even during serious discussions.
- His antics rarely failed to elicit uproarious laughter from his classmates.
- To elicit genuine laughter requires timing and a keen sense of humor.
- The film managed to elicit both tears and laughter from its viewers.
- He hopes his new play will elicit universal laughter and critical acclaim.
- The teacher's funny anecdote helped to elicit a burst of laughter from the tired students.