Word of the Day:

April 18, 2022

elicit

verb ih-LISS-it

What it Means

Elicit means "to get (a response, information, etc.) from someone."

// The final amount raised by the charity walk elicited cheers from the crowd.

// The teacher's question elicited no response.

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Elicit in Context

"Black-and-white wall art can elicit several different moods in your home. … You can use black-and-white wall art to subdue a space or add a touch of elegance." — Karl Daum, KDVR (Denver, Colorado), 22 Feb. 2022

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Did You Know?

Elicit comes from the Latin verb elicere, from the prefix e-, meaning "away," and lacere, "to entice by charm or attraction."

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Fill in the blanks to complete a verb meaning "to call forth": p _ _ v _ _ e.

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