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elicit

 

[ ɪˈlɪsɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

conversation

To evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.

Synonyms

derive, extract, obtain

Examples of usage

  • She tried to elicit a response from the shy student by asking him questions.
  • The detective elicited a confession from the suspect after hours of interrogation.
Context #2 | Verb

emotions

To evoke or bring out (a reaction or emotional response) from someone.

Synonyms

arouse, provoke, trigger

Examples of usage

  • The sad movie elicited tears from the audience.
  • His speech elicited a feeling of hope and inspiration among the listeners.

Translations

Translations of the word "elicit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obter

🇮🇳 प्रकट करना

🇩🇪 hervorrufen

🇮🇩 memunculkan

🇺🇦 викликати

🇵🇱 wywołać

🇯🇵 引き出す (ひきだす)

🇫🇷 obtenir

🇪🇸 obtener

🇹🇷 elde etmek

🇰🇷 끌어내다

🇸🇦 استنباط

🇨🇿 vyvolat

🇸🇰 vyvolať

🇨🇳 引出 (yǐnchū)

🇸🇮 izvleči

🇮🇸 draga fram

🇰🇿 шақыру

🇬🇪 გამოწვევა

🇦🇿 çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 obtener

Etymology

The word 'elicit' originated from the Latin word 'elicere', which means 'to draw forth'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of eliciting responses or emotions has been a fundamental aspect of human interaction and communication throughout history.

See also: eliciting.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,833, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.