elicitverb [ T ]
uk/iˈlɪs.ɪt/us/iˈlɪs.ɪt/formalto get or produce something, especially information or a reaction:
Have you managed to elicit a response from them yet?
The questionnaire was intended to elicit information on eating habits.
They were able to elicit the support of the public.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Getting, receiving and accepting
- acquihire
- acquire
- acquisition
- awardee
- carve
- draw
- fill
- glom onto sth/sb
- go to sb
- grasp
- obtain
- pick
- pick sth up
- pounce
- score
- secure
- snatch at sth
- target
- wangle
- wrest
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elicitation
noun [ U ] uk/iˌlɪs.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/us/iˌlɪs.əˈteɪ.ʃən/