elicit
Translation
to elicit, to draw out, to evoke, to obtain
Examples
The teacher tried to elicit a response from the student.
The teacher tried to elicit a response from the student.
Her questions elicited the truth from him.
Her questions elicited the truth from him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to draw out (sth.) from (sb.) The teacher tried to elicit a response from the student.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evoke, extract, obtain, bring out; Antonyms: suppress, hide, conceal
Etymology
From Latin 'elicere', from 'e-' (out) + 'lacere' (to entice, lure).
Memory Tips
Think of 'e-' as in 'exit' (out) and 'licit' sounds like 'lure it'. You are 'luring it out' of someone.