elicit

CEFRC1

/ɪˈlɪsɪt/

verb · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To cause a response, answer, or reaction to happen.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.

Examples

  • Tom tried to elicit a response from Mary.

  • We plan to elicit opinions from the public.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.

  2. To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.

More examples

In context

  • Fred wished to elicit the time of the meeting from Jane.

  • Did you elicit a response?

  • An elicit act of equity.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

Borrowed from Latin elicitus from eliciō (“draw forth”).