Elicit Definition & Meaning

elicit
verb
  1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"
  2. deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant"
  3. derive by reason; "elicit a solution"

"Elicit" in song lyrics

See how elicit is used in real songs:

  • "define elicit"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "elicit"

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