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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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Example Sentences

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Such utopian — and even messianic — ideologies typically contain a “pseudoreligious quality” that elicit an unwavering passion among their followers, even a cult of personality.

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Just the mention of the legislation was enough to elicit applause and cheers from the audience.

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McCartney’s shattered portrayal, blurring the line between victim and violator, elicits our sympathy without ever asking for it.

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In front of the crowd, Iglesias asked Koy if they should contemplate performing “across the street” together, which elicited a roar of excitement from the crowd.

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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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