Elicit (Verb)
Meaning 1
Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 2
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Synonyms
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- Rekindle
- Overcome
- Prick
- Inflame
- Ignite
- Discomfit
- Invite
- Hurt
- Disconcert
- Overwhelm
- Bruise
- Fire Up
- Spite
- Offend
- Injure
- Untune
- Whelm
- Infatuate
- Interest
- Upset
- Sweep Over
- Anger
- Shame
- Wake
- Overtake
- Stimulate
- Stir
- Shake Up
- Strike A Chord
- Draw
- Heat
- Excite
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Meaning 3
Derive by reason; "elicit a solution".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Through thorough analysis of the data, we are able to elicit possible causes for the anomaly.
- The professor presented a series of complex scenarios to elicit potential solutions from her students.
- Experts use statistical models to elicit correlations between economic indicators and market trends.
- The teacher asked open-ended questions to elicit creative responses from the children.
- By evaluating past patterns, researchers can elicit strategies for mitigating similar future risks.