elicit
/i'lisit/
Definition
- 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.
Verb
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derive by reason
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elicit a solution
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deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
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We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
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call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
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arouse pity
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raise a smile
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evoke sympathy
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