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elicit

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit means: To do or say something that brings a reaction from someone.

verb

GET A RESPONSEC1

To do or say something that brings a reaction from someone.

  • His joke elicited a smile.
  • The announcement elicited cheers from the crowd.
  • Did your question elicit any response?

How to use it: elicit something from someone (Her joke elicited a smile from him.)

Similar words: draw out, evoke, prompt

Common phrases: elicit a smile, elicit a response, elicit something from someone, elicit laughter

DRAW OUT INFORMATIONC1

To get information or bring out something hidden, often by asking questions.

  • The questions elicited useful information.
  • The teacher tried to elicit what the students already knew.
  • Careful questioning elicited details that the witness had forgotten.

How to use it: elicit something from someone (The interviewer elicited useful details from the witness.)

Similar words: draw out, extract, obtain

Common phrases: elicit information, elicit details, elicit something from someone

Questions about elicit

What does elicit mean?

To do or say something that brings a reaction from someone.

What is elicit in other languages?

Türkçe: uyandırmak · Español: provocar · Français: susciter · Deutsch: hervorrufen · Italiano: suscitare · 日本語: 引き出す

How do you pronounce elicit?

It is pronounced /ɪˈlɪsɪt/.

How do you use elicit in a sentence?

His joke elicited a smile. The announcement elicited cheers from the crowd.

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