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elicit

Main Entry:: elic·it
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

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\i-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən, ˌē-\ noun

— elic·i·tor

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\i-ˈli-sə-tər\ noun

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