elicit sympathy

Examples (10)

• The politician's speech was designed to elicit sympathy from the voters.
• Despite his mistakes, the character's tragic backstory managed to elicit sympathy from the audience.
• The charity's campaign aimed to elicit sympathy for homeless animals.
• Her desperate plea for help was intended to elicit sympathy from anyone who heard it.
• The documentary's stark imagery was powerful enough to elicit sympathy for the refugees.
• He tried to elicit sympathy by recounting his difficult childhood.
• The news of the disaster was expected to elicit sympathy from across the nation.
• The lawyer's strategy was to elicit sympathy for his client by highlighting their struggles.
• The artist's work often seeks to elicit sympathy for the marginalized.
• By sharing their personal stories, the survivors hoped to elicit sympathy and support.