elicit

/i'lisit/

Thân thiện

The therapist's question was designed to elicit a thoughtful response.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To draw out or bring forth (a response, information, or reaction): To cause something hidden, latent, or potential to be revealed or expressed.
   • To deduce or arrive at (a principle, fact, or answer) through reasoning or investigation: To derive a conclusion or information from evidence or data.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • The teacher's question was designed to elicit thoughtful responses from the students.
  • The survey aims to elicit honest feedback about the new policy.
  • From the archaeological evidence, researchers elicited new theories about ancient trade routes.

Advanced Usage

• "to elicit a response/reaction": to cause someone to give a specific answer or react in a certain way.
  • The controversial statement was sure to elicit a strong reaction from the public.
• "to elicit information/data": to obtain facts or details through questioning or experimentation.
  • The detective skillfully elicited the crucial information from the witness.

Variants and Related Words

• Elicitation (n): The act or process of drawing something out.
  • The elicitation of expert knowledge is a key part of the research.

Synonyms

• Evoke: To bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind.
• Extract: To remove or obtain something, especially with effort.
• Derive: To obtain something from a specified source.

Related Phrases

• Elicit cooperation/support: To successfully obtain help or agreement.
  • The charity worked hard to elicit public support for the cause.

Học thuật

Verb

1. derive by reason
   • elicit a solution
2. deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
   • We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
3. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
   • arouse pity
   • raise a smile
   • evoke sympathy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• educe
• evoke
• extract
• draw out
• arouse
• enkindle
• kindle
• fire
• raise
• provoke