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    elicit
    /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

    verb

    • 1. evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone: "I tried to elicit a smile from Joanna"

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  2. to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction: elicit a response from Have you managed to elicit a response from them yet? elicit information The questionnaire was intended to elicit information on eating habits. elicit support They were able to elicit the support of the public. education specialized.

  3. The meaning of ELICIT is to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response). How to use elicit in a sentence. The Latin Roots of Elicit Synonym Discussion of Elicit.

  4. to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction: elicit a response from Have you managed to elicit a response from them yet? elicit information The questionnaire was intended to elicit information on eating habits. elicit support They were able to elicit the support of the public. education specialized.

  5. Elicit definition: to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke. See examples of ELICIT used in a sentence.

  6. Elicit has to do with creating or provoking a response. A great speech will elicit cheers — a bad speech will elicit boos. Teachers try to elicit responses from students.

  7. elicit something (from somebody) to get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty. I could elicit no response from him. Her tears elicited great sympathy from her audience.

  8. Define elicit. elicit synonyms, elicit pronunciation, elicit translation, English dictionary definition of elicit. to draw or bring out; educe; evoke: Your story elicits memories of my childhood. Not to be confused with: illicit – not legally permitted; unlicensed;...