Antonyms for elicit

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ih-lis-it

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlɪs ɪt

Definition of elicit

Origin : 1640s, from Latin elicitus, past participle of elicere "draw forth," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + -licere, comb. form of lacere "to entice, lure, deceive" (related to laqueus "noose, snare;" see lace (n.)). Related: Elicited; eliciting; elicits; elicitation.

verb draw out

Example sentences :

A deep sigh was the only answer she could elicit from Theodora.
Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso

Scenes of this sort were too common to elicit comment or arouse excitement.
Extract from : « Blazed Trail Stories » by Stewart Edward White

With what authority do we elicit respect and obedience from our little people!
Extract from : « Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 4, June 1906 » by Various

No amount of cross-examination could elicit any further information.
Extract from : « The Light of Scarthey » by Egerton Castle

It was a very simple question, yet it did not elicit a very plain answer.
Extract from : « A Simpleton » by Charles Reade

Nigel questioned him narrowly, but could elicit nothing that could shake his testimony.
Extract from : « Villegagnon » by W.H.G. Kingston

I could elicit no more information from my canny countryman than that.
Extract from : « Our Home in the Silver West » by Gordon Stables

"I will tell hereafter" was the only reply he could elicit from Robin Hays.
Extract from : « The Buccaneer » by Mrs. S. C. Hall

The most cautious cross-examiner will often elicit a damaging answer.
Extract from : « The Art of Cross-Examination » by Francis L. Wellman

Possibly, but not one more likely to elicit Wallenstein's candour.
Extract from : « The Mercenary » by W. J. Eccott

Synonyms for elicit

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