Meaning & Definition of word "Elicit"

Elicit

/ɪˈlɪsɪt/

1. to draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.
- Example: The teacher tried to elicit a response from the quiet student.
2. to bring to light or to bring out something hidden or concealed.
- Example: The investigation was able to elicit new evidence.
3. to produce or provoke a reaction or feeling.
- Example: The documentary was designed to elicit an emotional response from viewers.
4. to evoke or extract information from a source.
- Example: The counselor aimed to elicit feelings of comfort and safety during the session.

From Latin 'elicere', meaning 'to draw out, bring forth'.

elicit a response:

to provoke an answer or reaction from someone.

elicit information:

to obtain facts or details from someone.

evoke:

to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image to the conscious mind.

extract:

to remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

Meaning: To get someone to reveal something.

Example Sentence: He managed to elicit the truth from her after some prodding.

Meaning: To draw out feelings or emotions.

Example Sentence: Her song really elicited some tears from the audience.