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elicit
verb
derive by reason
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ɪˈlɪsɪt
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verb
derive by reason
“elicit a solution”
verb
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
“We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant”
verb
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
“arouse pity”
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elicit a solution
We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
arouse pity
raise a smile
evoke sympathy
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