e'licitor
World English Dictionary
elicit (ɪˈlɪsɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to give rise to; evoke: to elicit a sharp retort |
| 2. | to bring to light: to elicit the truth |
| [C17: from Latin ēlicere to lure forth, from licere to entice] | |
| e'licitable | |
| —adj | |
| elici'tation | |
| —n | |
| e'licitor | |
| —n | |
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