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elicited
[ih-lis-i-tid]
adjective
drawn or brought out in response to something.
For this language exercise, show the students a common device such as a can opener, ask them what it’s for, and write the elicited words on the board.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of elicit.
Other Word Forms
- nonelicited adjective
- unelicited adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Questions about the source of the mushrooms elicited odd answers.
Across the political media, the 33-year-old’s surprise win in the first round of ranked-choice voting has elicited a torrent of bizarre reactions.
These discussions reveal a soulful, probing mind that not only kept her subjects on their toes, but warmly elicited thoughtful answers about the nature of their moment-in-time art.
It has also elicited endless amounts of anti-Black women hate towards her and anyone else who isn’t buddy-buddy professionally or personally with Clark.
New eyes on the band have elicited a seemingly increased enthusiasm and energy that’s perhaps unexpected from seasoned septuagenarians.
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