ELICIT


Meaning of ELICIT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈli-sət ]

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-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən, ˌē- noun

• elic·i·tor i-ˈli-sə-tər noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.