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Elicit
ɪˈlɪsɪt
Elicit definitions
verb
elicits
eliciting
elicited
elicit
- evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone
"I tried to elicit a smile from Joanna"
obtain bring out draw out extract evoke bring about bring forth induce excite give rise to call forth prompt generate engender spark off trigger kindle- draw forth (something that is latent or potential) into existence
"a corrupt heart elicits in an hour all that is bad in us"