elicit
Translation
to elicit, to draw out, to evoke
Examples
The question elicited a loud laugh.
The question elicited a loud laugh.
They tried to elicit the truth from him.
They tried to elicit the truth from him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) 〈from sb.〉 to get or produce (sth.) from (sb.) The question elicited a loud laugh.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evoke, extract, obtain, draw out; Antonyms: suppress, hide
Etymology
From Latin 'elicere' (to draw out), from 'e-' (out) + 'lacere' (to entice, lure).
Memory Tips
Think of 'e-' as 'exit' and 'licit' as 'lure'. You are luring information out.