elicit

The word “elicit” has 3 syllables: e-li-cit

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for elicit?

In the thesaurus, “elicit” has 48 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elicit along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elicit

verb
1. To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
2. To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
3. To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.
adjective
1. Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.

The teacher's question was designed to elicit a thoughtful response from the students.
Her emotional speech was able to elicit sympathy from the audience.
The survey aims to elicit opinions on the new policy changes.
The detective asked questions to elicit important information from the witness.
His sarcastic comment failed to elicit the reaction he was hoping for.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elicit, such as: arm-twist, badger, bare, bite, bring, bring forth, bring out.

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