Synonyms

elicited

American

[ih-lis-i-tid] / ɪˈlɪs ɪ tɪd /

adjective

drawn or brought out in response to something.

For this language exercise, show the students a common device such as a can opener, ask them what it’s for, and write the elicited words on the board.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of elicit.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of elicited

First recorded in 1630–40; elicit + -ed ² for the adjective; elicit + -ed ¹ for the verb

Example Sentences

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Presenter Who Elicited the Most Screams from the Audience: Prince, naturally, wearing iridescent orange pajamas.

From Time • Feb. 9, 2015

Elicited love of self is the choice on the part of the reason and will of an ultimate happiness for self and of the means thereto.

From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome

Acts Elicited by the Will.—The first class of acts under the control of the will are those that are performed by the will itself—i.e., that are begun and completed in that power of the soul.

From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome

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