Was Does Elicit Mean?

transitive verb. 1 : to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) her remarks elicited cheers. 2 : to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential) hypnotism elicited his hidden fears.

What is the meaning of elicits as it is used in paragraph 14?

to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke: to elicit the truth; to elicit a response with a question.

What is an example of elicit?

Elicit is defined as to reveal information or to act. An example of elicit is to get a confession from a suspect. ... To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something. Fred wished to elicit the time of the meeting from Jane.