elicited
Americanadjective
verb
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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Even though his mention of Israeli Prime Minister “Bibi” Netanyahu elicited boos, Witkoff maintained control of the crowd.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Those types of arguments have elicited salty responses from Huang, tech entrepreneur Adam Miller and conservative reality TV personality Spencer Pratt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 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
And while Young elicited cheers of "USA" after crushing the perfect drive 375 yards down the fairway, Fitzpatrick's went straight and among trees, leaving him unable to reach the green in two.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
Beebe reported that firing guns next to sleeping or feeding sloths elicited little reaction.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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