ELICIT


Meaning of ELICIT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪlɪsɪt ]

( elicits, eliciting, elicited)

1.

If you elicit a response or a reaction, you do or say something which makes other people respond or react.

Mr Norris said he was hopeful that his request would elicit a positive response...

VERB : V n

2.

If you elicit a piece of information, you get it by asking the right questions. ( FORMAL )

Phone calls elicited no further information.

VERB : V n

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