Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elicit
verb
/ɪˈlɪs.ɪt/
Definition
To draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone in reaction to one’s own actions or questions.
Examples
- She tried to elicit a response from him during the discussion.
- The teacher’s question was designed to elicit thoughtful answers from the students.
Meaning
Elicit means to bring out or evoke a response or information from someone, often through questioning or prompting.
Synonyms
- evoke
- draw out
- bring forth
- extract
