Elicited

Word ELICITED
Character 8
Hyphenation e lic i ted
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Elicited"

What do we mean by elicited?

To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.

To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.

To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason

Synonyms and Antonyms for Elicited

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The word "elicited" in example sentences

"Chinese Democracy" generated its share of publicity, thanks in part to the negative reaction Mr. Rose's album title elicited from the Chinese government. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Even during filming, an empty coffin elicited compassion, he says. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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. ❋ HuffPost Radio (2010)

Her call elicited an annoyed gronk above her head, and she looked up to see a raven lifting off the cliff face. ❋ Diane Lee Wilson (2010)

Her name elicited high regard in both Canadian and American settings. ❋ Lemon Hound (2009)

He was also one of the best traders in Asia, and his name elicited a fair level of awe in the expat financial community. ❋ Mezrich, Ben, 1969- (2004)

Beddoes's withdrawal may have been prompted by the mirth Campbell's claims had elicited from the literary press. ❋ Unknown (1989)

The same cordial spirit appeared in the comments which the occasion elicited from the English press. ❋ J. F. Loubat (N/A)

Her expression elicited a hearty laugh from her husband. ❋ Clara Louise Burnham (1890)

This call elicited much discussion, but no definite response to the demand was ever made either in the committee or in Convention. ❋ Unknown (1862)

This was effected most ingeniously and simply by means of some packthread, which, bound round the Greek's two thumbs, was tightened on the tourniquet principle, until the pain elicited a confession. ❋ Unknown (1857)

His name elicited a rousing cheer, but after that it was only groans of frustration which could be heard from the home crowd. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Foreign interference was now found eminently useful; and the declarations of tolerance which it elicited from the French government, as well as the more cautious march of the catholic persecutors, operated as decisive and involuntary acknowledgments of the importance of that interference, which some persons at first censured and despised but though the stern voice of public opinion in England and elsewhere produced a reluctant suspension of massacre and pillage, the murderers and plunderers were still left unpunished, and even caressed and rewarded for their crimes; and whilst protestants in France suffered the most cruel and degrading pains and penalties for alleged trifling crimes, _catholics_, covered with blood, and guilty of numerous and horrid murders, were acquitted. ❋ John Foxe (N/A)

This call elicited the famous crude comment about Publisher Katherine Graham by Mitchell, and a similar sort of incoherent brush-off to Bernstein to call Mitchell’s attorney in the morning for a response. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I'm happy to relay that since President Obama has been elected, the crowds I performed for in Cairo, Dubai, Oman and at the Amman Stand up Comedy Festival in Jordan have cheered when I have said Obama's name - I can assure you that President Bush's name elicited a different response from those same crowds. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Kennedy's name elicited the clerks 'best gag: they played the theme song from the old TV sea classic "Flipper." ❋ Unknown (2008)

Also, just a couple years ago, the mere mention of McCain's name elicited boos from the membership. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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