elicit
Use Elicit in a sentence
ɪt verb (used with object)
to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke: to elicit the truth; to elicit a response with a question.
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| —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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Word Origin & History
elicit
1620s, from L. elicitus, pp. of elicere "draw forth," from ex- "out" + -licere, comb. form of lacere "to entice." Related: Elicited; eliciting; elicits.
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Example sentences
They tend to elicit, highlight and propagate the most egregious outbursts.
This happily dysfunctional family should elicit some giggles.
Both items will elicit admiring responses from the other people waiting their turn.
This foray into monkey business will elicit a large share of laughter.
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