Elicit comes from the Latin verb elicere, from the prefix e-, meaning "away," and lacere, "to entice by charm or attraction." educe, evoke, elicit, extract, extort mean to draw out something …

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

ELICIT definition: 1. to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction: 2. to get a student to…. Learn more.

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 …

5 days ago · elicit (third-person singular simple present elicits, present participle eliciting, simple past and past participle elicited) To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to …

Factsheet What does the verb elicit mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb elicit. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

She's been trying to elicit the support of other committee members. My question elicited no response. She's been unable to elicit much sympathy from the public.

If you elicit a response or a reaction, you do or say something which makes other people respond or react. The minister was hopeful that his request would elicit a positive response.

1. to give rise to; evoke: to elicit a sharp retort. 2. to bring to light: to elicit the truth.