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to elicit
01
to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information
Transitive: to elicit a reaction or response
02
to help a student come to a conclusion themselves instead of providing them with an answer directly
Transitive: to elicit a response or conclusion
03
to employ logical reasoning or careful deduction to arrive at truth or information
Transitive: to elicit a solution or information
elicit
v
elicited
adj
elicited
adj
Example
The detective skillfully posed questions to elicit a confession from the suspect.
The team's victory elicited a joyful reaction from their fans.
With precise baton technique, the guest conductor elicited an exceptional performance.
The picturesque sunset over the ocean elicited a rapturous response from the onlookers.
The comedic performance elicited waves of merriment from the audience, who laughed uproariously.
