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elicit

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elicit


Main Entry:
elic·it Listen to the pronunciation of elicit
Pronunciation:
\i-ˈli-sət\
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 elicited his hidden fears> 2 : to call forth or draw out (as information or a response) <her remarks elicited cheers>
synonyms see educe
elic·i·ta·tion Listen to the pronunciation of elicitation \i-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən, ˌē-\ noun
elic·i·tor Listen to the pronunciation of elicitor \i-ˈli-sə-tər\ noun


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