elicit

susciter, provoquer

Faire ou dire quelque chose qui provoque une réaction chez quelqu’un.

En anglais simple : 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?

Comment l'utiliser : elicit something from someone (Her joke elicited a smile from him.)

Synonymes : draw out, evoke, prompt

Expressions courantes : elicit a smile, elicit a response, elicit something from someone, elicit laughter

obtenir, faire ressortir

Obtenir des renseignements ou révéler quelque chose de caché, souvent en posant des questions.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : elicit something from someone (The interviewer elicited useful details from the witness.)

Synonymes : draw out, extract, obtain

Expressions courantes : elicit information, elicit details, elicit something from someone