elicit in German
elicit in German is hervorrufen, auslösen, erzeugen — elicit means to draw out a response, reaction, or piece of information from someone, often through careful questioning.
elicit in German
hervorrufen
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
auslösen
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
erzeugen
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
hervorlocken
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
enthüllen
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
entlocken
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
herauslocken
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
hervorzaubern
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
zum Vorschein bringen
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
schließen
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.
schlussfolgern
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.
What does "elicit" mean?
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verb To draw out a response, reaction, or piece of information from someone, often through careful questioning.
"The lawyer's question was designed to elicit a confession."
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elicit in a sentence
- The lawyer's question was designed to elicit a confession.
- Her joke elicited a round of laughter from the audience.
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What is "elicit" in German?
"elicit" in German is hervorrufen, auslösen, erzeugen. elicit means: To draw out a response, reaction, or piece of information from someone, often through careful questioning.
How do you use "elicit" in a sentence?
Example: "The lawyer's question was designed to elicit a confession." In German, "elicit" is hervorrufen, auslösen, erzeugen.
Are there other ways to say "elicit" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "elicit": hervorrufen, auslösen, erzeugen, hervorlocken, enthüllen, entlocken.
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