elicit

/ɪlˈɪsɪt/

/ɪˈɫɪsɪt/

to elicit

MAIN VERB

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

synonyms : arouse

to help a student come to a conclusion themselves instead of providing them with an answer directly

synonyms : draw out

derive by reason

Examples

1. The assault on the Capitol by Trump-supporting extremists elicits widespread condemnation from across the globe.

2. Palpation of trigger points may elicit pain in a different area of the body.

3. Now a combination of butter, and sugar, and a little kiss of vanilla just automatically elicits dessert in your brain, just automatically.

4. An inflammatory question elicits an inflammatory answer.