ELICITING
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Eliciting.
How to pronounce eliciting:
US
Eliciting - as a verb
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Example: "Arouse pity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouseenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraiseHypernyms (Closely Related)
createmakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
Example: "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outeduceevokeextractDerive by reason
Example: "Elicit a solution"
Example Sentences
"Her passionate speech was successful in eliciting strong emotions from the audience."
"The artist's masterpiece had a way of eliciting awe and wonder in those who viewed it."
"The detective's clever questioning tactics were effective in eliciting a confession from the suspect."
"The politician's promises were aimed at eliciting the support of the working class."
"The comedian's jokes were skillful in eliciting laughter from the crowd."
Word Game Points
Is ELICITING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eliciting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ELICITING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ELICITING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eliciting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordELICITING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ELICITING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eliciting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordELICITING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
