Middle

elicit

/ɪˈlɪsɪt/

e · lic · it ɪ · ˈlɪs · ɪt

English Definition

v. draw out, bring forth

中文释义

引出，诱出

Significado en Español

sacar, provocar

한국어 뜻

끌어내다, 유도하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

gợi ra, làm lộ ra

Example Sentence

The news elicited cheers from fans.

新闻引起粉丝欢呼。

Synonyms

bring out draw

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

e(out)+licit(entice)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “elicit”: The teacher tried to elicit a response from the quiet student.

A suppress
B evoke
C ignore
D resist

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B — evoke. “elicit” means v. draw out, bring forth

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The gentle teacher knew just how to ______ answers from even the shyest students.

A elicit
B suppress
C hide
D silence

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A — elicit. “elicit” means v. draw out, bring forth

Common questions about “elicit”

What does “elicit” mean?

elicit — v. draw out, bring forth. In Chinese: 引出，诱出.

How do you pronounce “elicit”?

elicit is pronounced /ɪˈlɪsɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: e · lic · it.

How do you use “elicit” in a sentence?

The news elicited cheers from fans. (新闻引起粉丝欢呼。)

What are synonyms for “elicit”?

bring out, draw — all close in meaning to elicit (v. draw out, bring forth).

Is “elicit” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. elicit appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “elicit”?

e(out)+licit(entice)

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elicit

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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