Definitions
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- v. Simple past tense and past participle of elicit.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- adj. called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adj. called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
Etymologies
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Examples
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"Chinese Democracy" generated its share of publicity, thanks in part to the negative reaction Mr. Rose's album title elicited from the Chinese government.
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And we discussed a Slate article that showed how often the word McCain elicited the word "senile" and Obama the word "Muslim" in voters 'minds in 2008, though neither was either.
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Even during filming, an empty coffin elicited compassion, he says.
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Her call elicited an annoyed gronk above her head, and she looked up to see a raven lifting off the cliff face.
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Her name elicited high regard in both Canadian and American settings.
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He was also one of the best traders in Asia, and his name elicited a fair level of awe in the expat financial community.
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Beddoes's withdrawal may have been prompted by the mirth Campbell's claims had elicited from the literary press.
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The same cordial spirit appeared in the comments which the occasion elicited from the English press.
The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876
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Her expression elicited a hearty laugh from her husband.
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This call elicited much discussion, but no definite response to the demand was ever made either in the committee or in Convention.
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