[elic.it] vt [L elicitus, pp. of elicere, fr. e- + lacere to allure] (1605) 1: to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential) "hypnotism ~ed his hidden fears"
2: to call forth or draw out (as information or a response) "her performance ~ed wild applause" syn see educe -- elic.i.ta.tion n -- elic.i.tor n