elicit
Intermediate/iˈlɪs.ɪt/
- verb
- To bring forth, draw out, evoke
elicit in a sentence
- “Although I asked several times where the exit was, I elicited no response from the stone-faced policeman.”
- “She's been trying to elicit the support of other committee members.”
- “My question elicited no response.”
- “She's been unable to elicit much sympathy from the public.”
What does “elicit” mean?
elicit (verb) means to bring forth, draw out, evoke. It is pronounced /iˈlɪs.ɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "elicit" mean?
- elicit (verb) means: To bring forth, draw out, evoke
- How do you pronounce "elicit"?
- "elicit" is pronounced /iˈlɪs.ɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "elicit" in a sentence?
- Here is "elicit" used in a sentence: Although I asked several times where the exit was, I elicited no response from the stone-faced policeman.
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