Elicit

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

Definitions of elicit

verb to evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher tried to elicit the correct answer from the shy student.

A2 The detective's clever questioning elicited a confession from the suspect.

B1 The artist's painting elicits strong emotions from those who view it.

B2 The politician's speech elicited a mixed reaction from the audience.

C1 The novel's complex themes elicited deep discussions among literary scholars.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research elicited international interest and acclaim.

Examples of elicit in a Sentence

formal The researcher used specific questions to elicit responses from the participants.

informal I tried to elicit information from him, but he wouldn't budge.

slang She was able to elicit some juicy gossip from her friends.

figurative The artist's painting was able to elicit strong emotions from the viewers.

Grammatical Forms of elicit

• past tense: elicited
• plural: elicits
• comparative: more elicit
• superlative: most elicit
• present tense: eliciting
• future tense: will elicit
• perfect tense: has elicited
• continuous tense: is eliciting
• singular: elicits
• positive degree: elicit
• infinitive: to elicit
• gerund: eliciting
• participle: elicited

Origin and Evolution of elicit

First Known Use: 1633 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'elicit' originated from the Latin word 'elicere', which means to draw out or bring forth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'elicit' has retained its original meaning of drawing out or bringing forth, but has also come to be used in a broader sense of obtaining or extracting information or reactions from someone or something.