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elicited

American  
[ih-lis-i-tid] / ɪˈlɪs ɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. 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

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of elicit.

Other Word Forms

  • nonelicited adjective
  • unelicited adjective

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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The question that elicited the response above from Austin Reaves: How was he feeling physically?

From Los Angeles Times

The remark immediately elicited confusion from the rapper and the surrounding crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

The official also cited concerns from Gentile that prosecutors had elicited false testimony.

From BBC

Asking exhausted organisers how the project was going normally elicited more tired laughs or horrified stares than answers.

From BBC

The decision elicited a two-pronged reaction from fans.

From Salon

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