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elicit

[ ih-lis-it ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke:

    to elicit the truth;

    to elicit a response with a question.



elicit

/ ɪˈɪɪ /

verb

  1. to give rise to; evoke

    to elicit a sharp retort

  2. to bring to light

    to elicit the truth

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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈٲپDz, noun
  • ˈٴǰ, noun
  • ˈٲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ···ٲ·پDz [ih-lis-i-, tey, -sh, uh, n] noun
  • ···ٴǰ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of elicit1

First recorded in 1635–45; from Latin ŧٳܲ “drawn out” (past participle of ŧ ), equivalent to ŧ- “from, out of” ( e- 1 ) + lici- “draw, lure” + -tus past participle suffix
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of elicit1

C17: from Latin ŧ to lure forth, from licere to entice
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Still, Krupp said seeing just one shooting star is a special experience, and one that will often elicit cheers if you’re in the company of other stargazers.

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But I’m sure in time my latest markings in the book, like photos of an old hairstyle, will also elicit an eye roll.

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Linda’s video didn’t seem to elicit a reaction from him, but it got one from Brooke Hogan.

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They also forced Girardi to testify under oath about his finances, eliciting an extraordinary admission from him at a time when he still enjoyed a reputation as a wealthy and influential lawyer.

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If he can elicit that response, he’s already brought us closer to his art.

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