Definitions

1. verb

to obtain or induce (information, a response, etc.) by questioning or other means

“The investigators attempted to elicitate more information from the witnesses.”

2. verb (archaic)

to bring into light or notice

“The discovery of the artifact elicited much interest among historians.”

3. noun (rare)

the act of eliciting

“The elicitation of the patient’s symptoms was a crucial step in diagnosing the illness.”