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elicit
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Elicit
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e·lic·it
/
ɪˈlɪs
ɪt
/
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ih-
lis
-it
]
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verb (used with object)
to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke:
to elicit the truth; to elicit a response with a question.
Origin:
1635–45;
<
Latin
ēlicitus
drawn out (past participle of
ēlicere
), equivalent to
ē-
e-
1
+
lici-
draw, lure +
-tus
past participle suffix
Related forms
e·lic·i·ta·tion,
noun
e·lic·i·tor,
noun
non·e·lic·it·ed,
adjective
un·e·lic·it·ed,
adjective
Can be confused:
elicit,
illicit
.
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elicit
(ɪˈlɪsɪt)
—
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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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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.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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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.
His gifts to strangers almost always
elicit
a smile.
His mournful words
elicit
emphatic shouts of release from the dancers.
This witty and intelligent picture book is sure to
elicit
squeals of laughter.
The double hydrogen bond formed would diminish the ability of the molecule to
elicit
sweet taste.
Their mere evocation will surely
elicit
as much dismay as delight.
The best horror movies, like the best amusement park rides, should
elicit
equal parts screams and laughter.
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