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elicit

[/ɪˈlɪsɪt/]
verb
eliciar
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.
Synonyms
extractevokedraw outbring forthderiveobtain
Antonyms
concealhidesuppresswithhold

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eliciar
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Brazil
extrair
alternative translation meaning 'to extract'
Portugal
eliciar
standard usage; also 'suscitar' or 'provocar' in some contexts
General
provocar
alternative meaning 'to provoke or elicit a reaction'

Related Idioms & Phrases

elicit a response
elicit the truth
elicit information
elicit a laugh
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