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Word entry · 6 letters

elicit

Best crossword clue

"Draw forth"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ɪˈlɪsɪt/Part of speech verbSorted ceiiltStarts with EEnds with T2 cluesCommon crossword word
1E2L3I4C5I6T

Definitions

  1. To draw out a response, fact, or reaction.

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin elicitus from eliciō (“draw forth”).

Used in a sentence

  • Fred wished to elicit the time of the meeting from Jane.
  • Did you elicit a response?
  • He visited three department stores in New York and asked the attendant a question that would elicit the answer fourth floor; for example, he might have asked Excuse me, where are women's shoes?

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Draw forth6 letters
02Draw out6 letters

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