elicit
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
e · lic · it
ɪ · ˈlɪs · ɪt
English Definition
v. draw out, bring forth
Significado en Español
sacar, provocar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gợi ra, làm lộ ra
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Example Sentence
The news elicited cheers from fans.
新闻引起粉丝欢呼。
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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.
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A
suppress
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B
evoke
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C
ignore
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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.
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A
elicit
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B
suppress
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C
hide
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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 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “elicit”?
e(out)+licit(entice)
