v.
Pronunciation: i- ' li-s ə t
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Latin elicitus, past participle of elicere, from e- + lacere to allure
Date: 1605
1 : to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential) <hypnotism elicit ed his hidden fears>
2 : to call forth or draw out (as information or a response) <her remarks elicit ed cheers>
synonyms see EDUCE
– elic · i · ta · tion \ i- ˌ li-s ə - ' t ā -sh ə n, ˌ ē - \ noun
– elic · i · tor \ i- ' li-s ə -t ə r \ noun