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
- 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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