Definitions of elicit

1. To draw out or entice forth; to bring to light; to bring out against the will; to deduce by reason or argument; as, to elicit truth by discussion.

2. To draw out; as, to elicit a reply.

3. To entice or draw out: to bring to light: to deduce.

4. To draw forth.

5. To draw out, as by attraction or inducement.

6. call forth; of emotions, feelings, and responses; " arouse pity"; " raise a smile"; " evoke sympathy"

7. To draw out; to bring to light; to deduce; to strike out.

8. To draw out; to extract; to deduce by reason or argument.

9. Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.