elicit
gb/ɪlˈɪsɪt/ us/ɪlˈɪsɪt/
C1
Inglés
~ 8300
kicsikar, előcsalogat, kivált, indukál
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
1
kicsikar
C1
előcsalogat
C1
Patrón de uso:
to elicit [a response/information] (from [someone])
The interviewer tried to elicit honest answers from the politicians.
Az interjúkészítő megpróbált őszinte válaszokat kicsikarni a politikusokból.
The teacher used open questions to elicit ideas from the students.
A tanár nyitott kérdéseket használt, hogy ötleteket csalogasson elő a diákokból.
The survey was designed to elicit detailed feedback about the new product.
Under gentle questioning, the witness finally elicited the exact time of the incident.
Their research aims to elicit information about voters’ main concerns.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The police could not elicit any useful information from him.
A rendőrség nem tudott semmilyen hasznos információt kicsikarni belőle.
The coach asked questions to elicit ideas from the team.
Az edző kérdéseket tett fel, hogy ötleteket csalogasson elő a csapatból.
The form is used to elicit details about your medical history.
She tried to elicit a clear answer from her manager.
The test is designed to elicit quick responses from the children.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse “elicit” with “illicit” (which means “illegal”). Another common mistake is saying *“elicit someone”* instead of *“elicit a response from someone.”* Remember that you elicit **something** (information, an answer, a response) **from someone**.
Significado
draw out information or a response
Colocaciones
elicit a response
|elicit information
|elicit an answer
|elicit a confession
|elicit details
|elicit comments
Sinónimos
extract (suggests getting information with effort, sometimes from an unwilling person.)
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obtain (more general and neutral; does not suggest the idea of drawing something out in the same way.)
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bring out (more informal and general; can sound less purposeful or systematic than 'elicit'.)
Antónimos
suppress (means to prevent information or responses from being shown or expressed.)
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withhold (means to refuse to give information or a response that someone is trying to elicit.)
Temas
communication
|work
|education
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definición
to get information, an answer, or a response from someone, usually by asking questions or doing something carefully planned
To draw out or obtain information, an answer, or a response from someone, especially by asking questions or using a particular method.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
kivált
B2
Patrón de uso:
to elicit [a reaction/feeling/response] (from [someone])
Her speech was intended to elicit support from undecided voters.
A beszédével a bizonytalan szavazók támogatását akarta kiváltani.
The film’s ending is likely to elicit strong reactions from audiences.
A film befejezése valószínűleg erős reakciókat vált ki a nézőkből.
The photo was shared online to elicit sympathy for the injured animals.
His joke failed to elicit even a smile from the group.
The announcement of job cuts immediately elicited anger among employees.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The charity video tried to elicit sympathy from viewers.
A jótékonysági videó együttérzést próbált kiváltani a nézőkből.
His story did not elicit much interest from the class.
A története nem váltott ki nagy érdeklődést az osztály részéről.
The song always elicits strong emotions in me.
The teacher’s question elicited laughter from the students.
The new plan is likely to elicit mixed reactions.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use “make” instead of “elicit” in formal writing (e.g., *“make a reaction”*). In formal or written English, “elicit a reaction” or “elicit sympathy” often sounds more precise than “make” or “get.” Also, do not confuse “elicit” with “solicit,” which means to ask for money, help, or support.
Significado
cause a reaction or feeling
Colocaciones
elicit sympathy
|elicit laughter
|elicit an emotional response
|elicit anger
|elicit interest
|elicit strong feelings
Sinónimos
evoke (often used for memories or feelings; a bit more literary, especially with art and music.)
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provoke (can suggest a stronger or more aggressive reaction, often negative or deliberate.)
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arouse (commonly used for strong emotions or interest; can sound slightly old-fashioned in some contexts.)
Antónimos
dampen (means to make a reaction or feeling weaker or less intense.)
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quell (means to stop or calm strong feelings or reactions that have started.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|art
|core_vocabulary
Definición
to make a certain feeling, reaction, or response appear in someone or something
To cause or bring out a particular reaction, feeling, or quality in someone or something.
VERBO
C2
TECHNICAL
3
Patrón de uso:
to elicit [a biological response/reflex/immune response] (in [an organism/tissue])
The vaccine is designed to elicit a strong immune response without causing disease.
A vakcinát úgy tervezték, hogy erős immunválaszt váltson ki anélkül, hogy betegséget okozna.
This compound failed to elicit any measurable reaction in the test cells.
Ez a vegyület nem váltott ki semmilyen mérhető reakciót a vizsgált sejtekben.
A small electric shock was used to elicit a reflex in the patients’ muscles.
Low doses of the allergen can elicit antibodies that protect against severe reactions.
The researchers measured hormone levels elicited by physical stress.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The new drug may elicit a quick response in cancer cells.
Az új gyógyszer gyors reakciót válthat ki a rákos sejtekben.
The experiment aims to elicit an immune response in mice.
A kísérlet célja, hogy immunválaszt váltson ki egerekben.
Light can elicit changes in the plants’ growth.
The test is used to elicit a reflex in the patient’s leg.
This protein can elicit antibodies in the human body.
Significado
cause a specific biological response
Colocaciones
elicit an immune response
|elicit antibodies
|elicit a reflex
|elicit a physiological response
|elicit a cellular response
|elicit a reaction in cells
Sinónimos
induce (a very common technical verb in science for causing a specific biological effect.)
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trigger (emphasizes the starting of a process or response, often used in immunology and physiology.)
Antónimos
inhibit (means to slow down or stop a biological response from occurring.)
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suppress (means to reduce or prevent a biological response that might otherwise be elicited.)
Temas
science
|medicine
|health
Definición
in science or medicine, to cause the body or cells to show a clear reaction that can be measured or studied
In scientific or medical contexts, to cause a specific, measurable biological response in an organism, tissue, or cell.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
elicit
AFI
GB/ɪlˈɪsɪt/
US/ɪlˈɪsɪt/
Sílabas y acento
eli - cit (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cit)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: elicit
- 3rd Person Singular: elicits
- Present Participle: eliciting
- Past: elicited
Familia de palabras
Forms
elicits
verb
eliciting
verb
elicited
verb
Advanced or less common
elicitation
noun
Expresiones
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