1. to draw out or bring forth (information, a response, etc.), especially by skillful or persistent questioning
The detective managed to elicit the truth from the witness.
O detetive conseguiu eliciar a verdade da testemunha.
2. to evoke or produce (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone
Her question elicited a surprising response from the audience.
A sua pergunta eliciou uma resposta surpreendente do público.
3. to call forth or bring out (an emotion, memory, or idea)
The old photograph elicited memories of childhood.
A fotografia antiga eliciou memórias da infância.