Main Entry: elic·it

Pronunciation: \i-ˈli-sət\

Function: transitive verb

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

Date: 1605

1 : to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential) <hypnotism elicited his hidden fears>
2 : to call forth or draw out (as information or a response) <her remarks elicited cheers>

synonyms see educe

— elic·i·ta·tion \i-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən, ˌē-\ noun

— elic·i·tor \i-ˈli-sə-tər\ noun