elicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/verb 3adjective 1forms 4 verb3 •To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer. •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.Did you elicit a response? •To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason. adjective1 •(no longer used) Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.An elicit act of equity. — 1660 formselicited · eliciting · eliciteth · elicits