|
WordNet-Online
| ||||
Definitions from the WebElicitDefinition:Elicit is a verb that means to draw out or bring forth something, especially information or a reaction, through careful questioning, discussion, or action. Sense 1:Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To evoke or obtain a response, reaction, or information. Example Sentence: The detective's clever questioning managed to elicit a confession from the prime suspect. Sense 2:Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To provoke or stimulate a particular behavior or feeling. Example Sentence: The beautiful artwork exhibited at the gallery elicits a sense of awe and admiration from its viewers. Sense 3:Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To bring to light or reveal something hidden or secret. Example Sentence: The new evidence provided by the whistleblower finally elicited the truth about the corrupt practices within the company. Sense 4:Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To extract or draw out a substance from another, often by a chemical process. Example Sentence: The scientist used a specialized method to elicit the oil from the plant's seeds. Sense 5:Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To provide a stimulus in order to obtain a response in experiments or research studies. Example Sentence: The participants were subjected to various auditory stimuli to elicit different emotional responses in the study. Related Products: | ||||
ellas elle ellegance ellen price wood ellerton ellery elli ellice islands ellicit ellington ellington s elliot elliott elliott s goldenrod ellipse ellipse antonym ellipses
|