elicit

verb
UK: /ɪˈlɪs.ɪt/
US: /iˈlɪs.ɪt/

  1. To get or obtain something, especially information or a reaction, from someone.

    1. I tried to elicit a smile from her, but failed.
    2. The detective tried to elicit information about the crime from the reluctant witness.

  2. To evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.

    1. The comedian's jokes elicit laughter from the audience.
    2. The government's proposed tax increases are likely to elicit strong opposition from voters.

Synonyms

obtain extract draw out evoke bring out educe
elicit adjective

  1. Obtained or drawn forth.

    1. The police found an elicit response from the suspect.
    2. She shared her elicit feelings in her diary, writing honestly about her experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elicit" in English means: To get or obtain something, especially information or a reaction, from someone., To evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions..

The phonetic transcription of "elicit" is /ɪˈlɪs.ɪt/ in British English and /iˈlɪs.ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elicit": obtain, extract, draw out, evoke, bring out, educe.

Example usage of "elicit": "I tried to elicit a smile from her, but failed.". More examples on the page.