Definition of
elicit is the dictionary form of eliciter Definition of elicit
elicit has definitions from the field of logic
1
[ verb ] call forth; of emotions, feelings, and responses

Synonyms

arouse evoke provoke fire raise kindle enkindle

Examples

"arouse pity" "raise a smile" "evoke sympathy"

2
[ verb ] deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)

Synonyms

extract evoke draw_out educe

Examples

"We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant"

3
[ verb ] (logic) derive by reason

Examples

"elicit a solution"

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