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The phrase "are designed to elicit" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the purpose or intention behind something, particularly in contexts related to psychology, marketing, or research.
Example: "The questions in the survey are designed to elicit honest feedback from participants about their experiences."
Alternatives: "are intended to provoke" or "are meant to draw out".
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Candidate HIV-1 vaccines currently being evaluated in clinical trials are designed to elicit HIV-1-specific cellular immunity.
Immunogens are designed to elicit the production of highly coveted broadly neutralizing antibodies that protect against HIV-1 [Also see Report by McGuire et al.].
Accordingly, tasks are designed to elicit language functions that are congruent with the results of questionnaires of teachers and students as well as those that are considered relevant based on the literature review by the project team.
Cancer vaccines are designed to elicit an endogenous adaptive immune response that can successfully recognize and eliminate residual or recurring tumors.
Two computer-based cognitive tasks are designed to elicit the affective states of liking, anxiety, and engagement that are considered important in autism intervention.
Oral pulsatile/delayed delivery systems are designed to elicit programmable lag phases preceding a prompt and quantitative, repeated or prolonged release of drugs.
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The workout was designed to elicit muscle damage and soreness.
Applause: Frequent – and at all the points, the speech was designed to elicit them.
The study was designed to elicit moments of boredom, immersion, and, finally, flow.
It has also been designed to elicit attitudes - approaches that are "critical, evidence-based, open-minded, humane and flexible".
Many of the questions you will be asked during the hearing will be designed to elicit your view on cases likely to come before you on the court.
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