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

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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That elicited a round of applause from others in the crowd.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

That the team knew it was on shaky ground is backed up by testimony Grassley elicited last month in a hearing with executives from the three telecom providers who received Smith subpoenas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The project has been the subject of multiple Metro community meetings and has elicited thousands of public comments for and against various proposals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

His debut show of summer menswear in June last year won widespread praise, but his women's collection in October elicited a more ambivalent reception.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Years later, a friend’s offhand mention that Bobby probably had every expectation of winning his first game against a chess master elicited a strident rebuke: “Of course not!”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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