elicit

suscitare, provocare

Fare o dire qualcosa che provoca una reazione in qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: To do or say something that brings a reaction from someone.

• His joke elicited a smile.
• The announcement elicited cheers from the crowd.
• Did your question elicit any response?

Come si usa: elicit something from someone (Her joke elicited a smile from him.)

Sinonimi: draw out, evoke, prompt

Espressioni comuni: elicit a smile, elicit a response, elicit something from someone, elicit laughter

ottenere, far emergere

Ottenere informazioni o far emergere qualcosa di nascosto, spesso facendo domande.

In inglese semplice: To get information or bring out something hidden, often by asking questions.

• The questions elicited useful information.
• The teacher tried to elicit what the students already knew.
• Careful questioning elicited details that the witness had forgotten.

Come si usa: elicit something from someone (The interviewer elicited useful details from the witness.)

Sinonimi: draw out, extract, obtain

Espressioni comuni: elicit information, elicit details, elicit something from someone