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单词 eliciting
释义

elicit

verb

elic·​it i-ˈli-sət How to pronounce elicit (audio)
elicited; eliciting; elicits

transitive verb

1
: to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
her remarks elicited cheers
2
: to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential)
hypnotism elicited his hidden fears
elicitation
i-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce elicit (audio)
ˌē-
noun
elicitor
i-ˈli-sə-tər How to pronounce elicit (audio)
noun

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The Latin Roots of Elicit

Elicit comes from the Latin verb elicere, from the prefix e-, meaning "away," and lacere, "to entice by charm or attraction."

Synonyms

  • educe
  • evoke
  • inspire
  • raise
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Example Sentences

If ever there was a two-way pleasure street, it's the delight a baby takes in being tickled and the joy the parent experiences in the tumble of laughter it elicits. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 17 Jan. 2005 Gingrich elicits perhaps the greatest sympathy when he talks about the challenge of graduating from a rabble-rousing backbencher in the House minority to presiding over (and trying to control) the first Republican majority in 40 years. Richard L. Berke, New York Times Book Review, 17 May 1998 In a wild, captive wolf that is not socialized to man, approach will elicit flight and, if the wolf is cornered, a defensive reaction may be triggered, which is termed the critical-distance reaction. Michael W. Fox, The Soul of the Wolf, 1980 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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Joyce’s lively, gossipy diary extracts elicit more smiles. Malcolm Forbes, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Jocelyn Charnas, who sees couples in Manhattan and specializes in premarital therapy, was not surprised that simply changing positions could elicit such dramatic results. WIRED, 5 Sep. 2022 So a latticework steel tower or a sleek monopole mast with an array of rectangular antenna panels clustered at its top can elicit powerful responses. Steven Jones, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2022 Why are we drawn to such uncategorizable sounds, the noises that deliver limited-to-no-information yet elicit our adoration? New York Times, 17 Aug. 2022 Dumbbell Floor Press Instead of a bench press with a barbell, which can elicit some discomfort in your shoulder, Chan suggests limiting your range of motion and moving down to the floor. Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 29 July 2022 This being Hermès, a horse takes center stage in the scene, ridden by a princess taking a selfie using a selfie stick…something that may one day look archaic, but will surely still elicit interest in the navel-gazing era. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 After all, if previous omicron infection may elicit effective antibody against the newest variants, so too might a vaccine that induces similar antibodies to this ever-shifting variant. Kent Sepkowitz, CNN, 20 July 2022 Since substances like pollutants and metabolites often elicit changes in gene expression, the bacterium’s DNA receipt book can be used to identify which molecules are present and when. Wired, 13 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin elicitus, past participle of elicere, from e- + lacere to allure

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2

eliciting

verb

present participle of elicit
as in evoking
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved) the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • evoking
  • inspiring
  • raising
  • revealing
  • educing
  • extracting
  • pulling
  • gaining
  • obtaining
  • getting
  • calling forth
  • extorting
  • exposing
  • procuring
  • securing
  • wringing
  • dragging
  • evincing
  • uncovering
  • disclosing
  • wresting
  • discovering
  • divulging
  • baring
  • wangling
  • unmasking
  • unveiling
  • dredging (up)
  • coaxing (out)
  • uncloaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ignoring
  • disregarding
  • missing
  • forgetting
  • neglecting
  • overlooking
  • passing over
  • overpassing
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