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elicit

The correct spelling is elicit.

How to pronounce elicit

/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
  2. 2.To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
  3. 3.To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason

adjective

  1. 1.Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.

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