Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Elicit.
How to pronounce elicit:
US
Elicit - as a verb
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Example: "Arouse pity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouse6enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
strike a chordtouch a chordask forinvite9
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draw8rekindle13infatuate12fire upheat7ignite7inflame12stir upwake11excite15shake12stimulate11stir4excite15anger6discomfit17discompose17disconcert15untune6upset7shame10bruise8hurt7injure13offend13spite7wound9overcome15overpower17overtake15overwhelm20sweep overwhelm13interest8whelm13
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Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
Example: "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outeduce8evoke12extract16Derive by reason
Example: "Elicit a solution"
Elicit - as an adjective
Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.
Example Sentences
"The detective tried to elicit the truth from the suspect."
"The teacher used various techniques to elicit responses from the students."
"The therapist tried to elicit memories from the patient during the session."
"The comedian's jokes elicited laughter from the audience."
"The survey was designed to elicit feedback from customers."
Word Game Points
Is ELICIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, elicit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ELICIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ELICIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, elicit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordELICIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ELICIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, elicit is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordELICIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
