elicited
elicited — verb
- elicitedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- eliciteds3rd person singular
- eliciteding-ing form
- elicitededpast simple
1. to draw out information, a reaction, or an answer from someone, usually through
to draw out information, a reaction, or an answer from someone, usually through questioning or an action that prompts them to respond
Saira's gentle questions finally elicited the full story from the frightened child.
elicit + information + from + person
Esteban's joke about airport security elicited loud laughter from every corner of the packed theatre.
elicit + reaction (laughter)
Detective Adisa spent hours trying to elicit a confession from the suspect.
The survey was designed to elicit honest opinions about working conditions at the factory.
Folake's emotional speech at the wedding elicited tears and applause from the audience.
- suppress
to prevent a reaction or information from emerging
文法句型
elicit + something
elicit + something + from + someone
用法筆記
Frequently used with nouns like 'response', 'reaction', 'information', 'confession', 'laughter', or 'support'. The source of the thing obtained is typically introduced with 'from'.
常見錯誤
2. in teaching, to draw a fact, answer, or idea from students through guided questi
in teaching, to draw a fact, answer, or idea from students through guided questioning, instead of stating it directly
Yuki-sensei elicited the correct formula from her students with a series of clever hints.
elicit + knowledge + from + students
Instead of giving the answer, Ms. Anya elicited it through careful questioning.
The science teacher elicits observations from the class before explaining any new concept.
Mr. Tanaka elicited an explanation of photosynthesis from Lin by asking what happens to sunlight inside a leaf.
Professor Emre elicited a lively debate by asking students what they thought about the case.
- lecture
to tell students information directly rather than drawing it from them
文法句型
elicit + something + from + students
elicit + knowledge/understanding
用法筆記
This sense is used almost exclusively in educational and training contexts. Distinguish from sense 1 (DRAW OUT): the subject is typically a teacher or trainer, and what is elicited is knowledge, understanding, or ideas rather than a spontaneous reaction.