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Elicitate

Definition: To evoke or draw out (a response, information, or reaction) from someone.

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms: extract, obtain, derive

Sense 1: To obtain information or a response from someone.

Example sentence: The detective skillfully elicited a confession from the suspect.

Sense 2: To bring forth or evoke a reaction or response.

Example sentence: The tragic news elicited an outpouring of grief from the community.

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