Definitions for elicits

elicits e·lic·it

Spelling: [ih-lis-it]
IPA: /ɪˈlɪs ɪt/

Elicits is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 143 anagrams from letters in elicits (ceiilst).

Definitions for elicits

verb (used with object)

  1. to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke:

Origin of elicits

1635-45; Latin ēlicitus drawn out (past participle of ēlicere), equivalent to ē- e-1 + lici- draw, lure + -tus past participle suffix

Examples for elicits

With what authority do we elicit respect and obedience from our little people!

In the end, it was found that students working under Protess had used false pretenses in trying to elicit witness statements.

Scenes of this sort were too common to elicit comment or arouse excitement.

It was a very simple question, yet it did not elicit a very plain answer.

No amount of cross-examination could elicit any further information.

A deep sigh was the only answer she could elicit from Theodora.

One agent in particular developed a rapport with Zubaydah and managed to elicit an all-important bit of intelligence.

With all due respect to his athletic skill, Gronkowski is not high on the list of NFL players that elicit carnal thoughts.

When a reporter asked him a question, it would often elicit a series of Jesuitical responses.

Just like Watson, Ansari is daring to elicit antagonism and ignorant accusations on account of his feminist beliefs.

Word Value for elicits
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

Similar words for elicits
Word of the day