Elicit Meaning in English

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Definition

To get or draw out information, a response, or a reaction from someone, often by asking questions or causing a reaction.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or academic contexts, especially when talking about getting information, answers, or reactions intentionally. Common collocations: 'elicit a response', 'elicit information', 'elicit laughter'. Not used for physical objects, only for things like feelings, answers, or reactions.

• Spanish: obtener - provocar (una respuesta, reacción)
• Portuguese (BR): obter - provocar (uma resposta, reação)
• Portuguese (PT): obter - suscitar (uma resposta, reação)
• Chinese (Simplified): 引出 - 诱发（回应、反应）
• Chinese (Traditional): 引出 - 誘發（回應、反應）
• Hindi: प्राप्त करना - प्रतिक्रिया प्राप्त करना
• Arabic: استخراج (رد فعل أو إجابة) - استدرج
• Bengali: উত্তোলন করা - উদ্দীপিত করা
• Russian: добиваться - вызывать (реакцию/ответ)
• Japanese: 引き出す
• Vietnamese: gợi ra - thu nhận (phản ứng/thông tin)
• Korean: 이끌어내다 - 유도하다
• Turkish: ortaya çıkarmak - almak (tepki/cevap)
• Urdu: حاصل کرنا - اُبھارنا (ردعمل یا جواب)
• Indonesian: memancing - memperoleh (reaksi/jawaban)

Example Sentences

The teacher asked a question to elicit answers from the students.

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His joke elicited laughter from everyone in the room.

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The survey was designed to elicit honest opinions.

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She tried to elicit more details from the witness during the interview.

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The coach asked the team open-ended questions to elicit their thoughts.

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Her calm tone was meant to elicit trust from the anxious children.

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