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The difference between "elicit" and "illicit" is that "elicit" is a verb synonymous with such terms as "evoke", "inspire" and "reveal" while "illicit" is an adjective synonymous with such terms as "illegal", "unlawful" and "criminal". Example only: Seeing the neighborhood as I pass by it tends to elicit memories of illicit deeds by gangs, but at least it's been cleaned up since then.
The difference between "lean" and "lien" is that "lean" can be a verb, adjective or noun synonymous with such terms as "tilt", "angle", "tend", "incline", "rely", "depend", "skinny", "thin", "slope" and "inclination" while "lien" Is a noun which describes a charge on property to satisfy a debt or duty or a security interest associated with a mortgage. Example only: The last thing anyone needs during these lean times is a lien on property without a good reason.
The difference between "expand", "expend" and "expound" is as follows: "Expand" is synonymous with such terms as "develop", "increase", "accelerate", "boost", "extend", "open", "unfold" and "rise". "Expend" is synonymous with such terms as "spend", "pay", "consume", "drain" and "exhaust". "Expound" is synonymous with such terms as "express", "voice", "announce", "explain", "clarify" and "illustrate". Example only: I don't care to expound how much energy it can expend for me to expand my knowledge, because as long as it empowers me, I have no complaints about it.
The difference between "leach" and "leech" is that "leach" is synonymous with such terms as "percolate", "filter", "strain", "flush", "purge" and "purify" while "leech" is synonymous with such terms as "parasite", "sponge", "freeloader", "mooch" and "exploit". Example only: If you want to leach out corruption, that's fine, but make sure you don't imitate it by leeching off of the very same ones who protest it.
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