Elicit comes from the Latin verb elicere, from the prefix e-, meaning "away," and lacere, "to entice by charm or attraction." educe, evoke, elicit, extract, extort mean to draw out something …

ELICITING definition: 1. present participle of elicit 2. to get or produce something, especially information or a…. Learn more.

elicit something (from somebody) to get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty. I could elicit no response from him. Her tears elicited great sympathy from her …

Define eliciting. eliciting synonyms, eliciting pronunciation, eliciting translation, English dictionary definition of eliciting. to draw or bring out; educe; evoke: Your story elicits memories of my …

ELICIT definition: to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke. See examples of elicit used in a sentence.

If you elicit a response or a reaction, you do or say something that makes other people respond or react. Mr. Norris said he was hopeful that his request would elicit a positive response. If you …

• He, at least, was successful in eliciting an answer. • Her strength was her ability to elicit and inspire confidences rather than fear in the people she befriended.

She's been trying to elicit the support of other committee members. My question elicited no response. She's been unable to elicit much sympathy from the public.

5 days ago · elicit (third-person singular simple present elicits, present participle eliciting, simple past and past participle elicited) To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to …

Elicit is a verb that describes drawing something out from someone, like laughter or a confession. Illicit, on the other hand, is an adjective that characterizes something illegal or otherwise …