Word Finder - elicit

definition

To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.

definition

To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.

example

Did you elicit a response?

definition

To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason

synonyms

• construe
• deduce

definition

Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.

It is important to elicit a suitable response from the children for each assembly.

It is difficult to elicit sympathy for a silly old man caught up in dark dealings.

I asked, more to take his mind off mayhem than to elicit information.

Certain jobs of video game design can elicit different salaries.

Why people play old video games can elicit many answers.

Combinations of these buttons elicit combos that look pretty cool.

This area is filled with funny images and other things to elicit a laugh.

The key to a humorous retirement gift is that it should elicit laughter, whether in the form of a chuckle, a belly-shaking laugh or a snorting giggle.

Positive reinforcement is the best way to elicit the behavior you want from your child.

Asking a random employee may not elicit you the most honest answer, but it can be a second opinion.

If you are working with an older child, consider telling jokes or using funny props to elicit a natural smile.

The entire goal of a silly poem is to elicit a laugh or a chuckle.

An Internet search will elicit hundreds more patterns for felted items.

While this No More Heroes review may not be funny, the game should elicit a chuckle or two.

The audiologist observes startle responses and motor reflex changes in the child as various noisemakers are employed to elicit these responses.

There are additional benefits that can be derived from infant massage to elicit positive outcomes for premature infants and disadvantaged mothers.

Therefore, to elicit the same level of action, it is necessary to increase dosage over time.

Would your jokes elicit laughter from a child you've never met before?

Reflexes can be difficult to elicit if the person is paying too much attention to the stimulus.

Attachment behavior-Any behavior that an infant uses to seek and maintain contact with and elicit a response from the caregiver.

These tests involve the administration of allergen to elicit an immune response.

Warm colors are exciting and stimulating while cool colors elicit a calm and relaxed feeling.

Yeah, there's monsters that pop out of nowhere and elicit screams from the audience and heart-pounding tension and chases through darkened corridors... oh wait.

Female androids elicit debates of misogyny, sexual exploitation and even the roots of essential feminism as they appear in science fiction and fantasy works.

The Black God had failed to elicit anything other than a sneer with every one of his approaches.

Both dibotermin alfa and bovine Type I collagen have been found to elicit immune responses in patients.

Signs In order to elicit the signs, patients should be examined using a slit lamp or magnifying loupes.

Each new enemy you encountered was a methodical treat and never failed to elicit a satisfied smirk.

His adroitness, insinuating manners and medical skill overcame the habitual jealousy and reticence of the natives, and enabled him to elicit much valuable information.

Most parents naturally feel like they know what is best for their children, so when they are forced to submit to a court's decision it can elicit strong feelings of helplessness.

Happy, excited commands will elicit a happy, excited reaction from your pet, and likewise, a scolding tone will cause your dog to act sheepish and submissive.

The lack of background music is a little disappointing, but the "crunching" sound effect that comes out each time the worm munches on a word surely will elicit a smirk or a smile on a fairly regular basis.

Unfortunately for both companies, Iridium faced many significant growing pains in its early stages, struggling to turn a profit and elicit a large enough customer base.

A supplement to the CAT (the CAT-S), which included pictures of children in common family situations, was created to elicit specific rather than universal responses.

For this reason, the examiner will attempt to elicit the response with the smallest stimulus possible.

Proves tougher to know with three televisions airtime with major may also elicit.

He blends the right ingredients beautifully to elicit unquestioning belief from his readers.

Have fun this year with some Halloween makeup ideas that are sure to turn heads and raise brows - and maybe even elicit a scream or two.

This whole alienating situation has been created in order to elicit a true human reaction.

A great way to come up with anger management techniques is to present the group with a situation that may elicit intense emotions.

Many young people have difficulty dealing with stress these experiences may elicit.

Yes, you'll get a large listing of openings, but visiting the original site might elicit even more.

Unless you met at McDonald's, and French fries elicit fond memories, you'll want to skip the local fast food joint.

The unexpected note will elicit a loving smile and let your loved one know you are thinking about him or her.

These Disney versions are sure to elicit some excitement amongst the younger set.

An infection to a body piercing is not always a condition that needs to elicit panic, but it should be carefully monitored to make sure it heals properly.

This is not the kind of response business people hope to elicit when they send out a memo.

Contacting producers directly may not elicit too much of a response.

Perusing through this Star Trek starships database will elicit a lot of information.

Those attending a conference abroad tend to be the envy of their colleagues so complaints about such trials and tribulations elicit little sympathy.