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The correct spelling is elicit.
How to pronounce elicit
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
verbIPA: /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
Say it like: Eli-sit
The correct spelling is elicit. To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer. For example: "Did you elicit a response?"
Usage Examples
“Did you elicit a response?”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
- 2.To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
- 3.To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason
adjective
- 1.Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.
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