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    elicit - Dictionary definition and meaning for word elicit

    Definition
    (verb) call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
    Synonyms : arouse , enkindle , evoke , fire , kindle , provoke , raise
    Example Sentence
    • arouse pity
    • raise a smile
    • evoke sympathy
    Definition
    (verb) deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
    Synonyms : draw out , educe , evoke , extract
    Example Sentence
    • We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
    Definition
    (verb) derive by reason
    Example Sentence
    • elicit a solution
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for elicit

implicit - which is understood .. explicit - means specifically told/derived so elicit - explicit

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implicit-which is understood .. explicit - means specifically told or written.. ELICIT means which is not specifically told or understood but WE HAVE TO DRIVE BY REASONING

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saari baatein poochke ek list banani hai

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In Kannada Eli means pull so cit sounds like Sit.so Draw out

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A-List can be created from extracting(elicit) good things only

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When scuba diving you don't want to draw out or elicit the Moray EEL from his hiding place as he might bite you.

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elicit = e + lic + it; One lic it one the tube so air is coming out from the tube.

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