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elicit

ɪˈlɪsɪt

verb

wywoływać

vɨvɔˈwɨvat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
uzyskiwać
Definition

To draw forth or bring out a response, reaction, or fact from someone.

Examples
Her story elicited tears from the audience.
Jej historia wywołała łzy u publiczności.
The detective tried to elicit information from the witness.
Detektyw próbował uzyskać informacje od świadka.
Synonyms
evokeextractobtain
Collocations
elicit a responseelicit a reactionelicit information
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