elicit
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
Group 9Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To evoke or draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone GRE
Example in Context
The interviewer's patient and non-confrontational approach elicited candid revelations that more aggressive questioning had failed to produce.
Synonyms
draw outextractprovoke
Etymology
From Latin, meaning to draw something out, especially a response.
- elicere (Latin) — to draw out
Memory Aid
🎤Sounds like “elicit it”
When I yell 'ELICIT IT!' at karaoke, I’m trying to draw out the crowd’s applause!
Visual Association
🙋♂️A performer on stage coaxing laughter and applause from an enthusiastic audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “elicit” mean on the GRE?
elicit (verb) means “To evoke or draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone”. The interviewer's patient and non-confrontational approach elicited candid revelations that more aggressive questioning had failed to produce.
How to remember “elicit” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “elicit” sounds like “elicit it”. When I yell 'ELICIT IT!' at karaoke, I’m trying to draw out the crowd’s applause!
What are synonyms for “elicit”?
Common synonyms: draw out, extract, provoke.