Elicit ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Elicit ( verb )

1. To bring out or draw forth (a response, answer, or fact) by questioning, request, or other means.
2. To call forth a particular response or emotion from someone.

Origin:

From the latin word "elicere" which means to draw out.

Examples:

1. The detective elicited a confession from the suspect.
2. He elicited a smile from the child.
3. The question elicited a thoughtful response from the panelist.
4. The researcher elicited the information by conducting a survey.
5. The remark elicited a round of applause from the audience.

(As a verb)

Elicit ( verb )

1. To bring out or draw forth (a response, answer, or fact) by questioning, request, or other means.
2. To call forth a particular response or emotion from someone.

Origin:

From the latin word "elicere" which means to draw out.

Examples:

1. The detective elicited a confession from the suspect.
2. He elicited a smile from the child.
3. The question elicited a thoughtful response from the panelist.
4. The researcher elicited the information by conducting a survey.
5. The remark elicited a round of applause from the audience.