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elicited

[ih-lis-i-tid]

adjective

  1. drawn or brought out in response to something.

    For this language exercise, show the students a common device such as a can opener, ask them what it’s for, and write the elicited words on the board.



verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of elicit.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nonelicited adjective
  • unelicited adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of elicited1

First recorded in 1630–40; elicit + -ed 2 for the adjective; elicit + -ed 1 for the verb
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These discussions reveal a soulful, probing mind that not only kept her subjects on their toes, but warmly elicited thoughtful answers about the nature of their moment-in-time art.

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It has also elicited endless amounts of anti-Black women hate towards her and anyone else who isn’t buddy-buddy professionally or personally with Clark.

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New eyes on the band have elicited a seemingly increased enthusiasm and energy that’s perhaps unexpected from seasoned septuagenarians.

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The settlement elicited a crisp rebuke from Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, a member of the commission’s Democratic minority.

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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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