elicited

[ ih-lis-i-tid ]

adjective

1. drawn or brought out in response to something:

   For this language exercise, show the students a common device such as a can opener, ask them what it’s for, and write the elicited words on the board.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of elicit.

Other Words From

• non·e·lic·it·ed adjective
• un·e·lic·it·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of elicited¹

First recorded in 1630–40; elicit + -ed ² for the adjective; elicit + -ed ¹ for the verb

Example Sentences

The lawyer's combative and sometimes aggressive tone elicited gasps from the public and the media inside the courtroom, and several people shook their heads in disbelief.

From BBC

"We thought texters might like abbreviations because it would convey an informal sense of closeness, so we were surprised that abbreviations elicited negative perceptions about people who use them."

From Science Daily

The move is the latest in the governor’s highly visible effort to shield California from the second edition of the Trump presidency, which has elicited predictable fury from the Republican standard-bearer.

From Los Angeles Times

“I elicited the services of a hypnotist to help get into a trance state,” the actor said.

From Los Angeles Times

These claims have elicited fear, hatred and anger among many voters.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bring out
• evoke
• extort
• extract
• obtain
• wrest
• wring