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elicit

UK
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
US
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
elicitverb
elicited
Past Simple
elicited
Past Participle
eliciting
ing-form
UK
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
US
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
Translations
susciterSens de « provoquer, faire naître une réaction ou une émotion ».
The comedian's jokes were designed to elicit laughter from the audience.
Les blagues du comédien étaient conçues pour susciter le rire du public.
obtenirSens de « faire donner une réponse, une information ».
The teacher tried to elicit a response from the shy student by asking open-ended questions.
L’enseignant a essayé d’obtenir une réponse de l’élève timide en posant des questions ouvertes.
Additional translations
provoquerSens de réaction ou d’émotion ; moins précis que « susciter ».
Definitions
To draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.
The teacher tried to elicit a response from the shy student by asking open-ended questions.
To evoke or provoke a reaction or emotion.
The comedian's jokes were designed to elicit laughter from the audience.
Synonyms
bring out
provoke
stimulate
draw out
extract
evoke
elicitpast participle
Definitions
Drawn out or obtained; provoked.
The survey produced an elicited response rate of eighty percent.
elicitgerund / present participle
Definitions
Serving to draw out or provoke; causing something to be elicited.
The therapist used eliciting questions to guide the patient.
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