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elicit

/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
Meanings

  • kivághatja ki, kihívja ki, hívja fel, kiemelni, kiharcolni (verb)

    - "A kérdés elítelheti a rejtelmeit. (The question can elicit secrets.)"
    - "A tanulmány elítélheti a különböző nézeteket. (The study can elicit various opinions.)"
Pronunciation
  1. /ɪˈlɪsɪt/



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Synonyms

construe , deduce
Rhymes
Words rhyming with elicit
misztifikál , pikánság , hajlít , kitalál , rítus , félít , vesztett , testét , félíts , csendesít
Variants
List of all variants of elicit that leads to same result
elicit , elicitation , elicitations , elicited , eliciting , elicitor , elicitors , elicits
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

A latin elicere szóból ered, mely magyarán kihívni, kivághatni, kiemelni, kiharcolni jelent. (It comes from the Latin elicere, which means to call out, draw out, extract, or elicit.)

Trivia
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  1. The word 'elicit' has been used in English since the 15th century.

  2. The word 'elicit' is related to the word 'illicit', which means unlawful or illegal.

Related Concepts
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  1. interjú: Interjú (interview) a kommunikációs folyamat, mely során egy személyt kérdésekkel, nyitott kérdésekkel, illetve a válaszok figyelemmel kísérésével kihívják a személy személyes információk megosztására. Az interjúkban a 'elicit' szó fontos szerepet játszik. (An interview is a communication process in which a person is invited to share personal information by asking questions and carefully listening to the answers. In interviews, the 'elicit' word plays an important role.)

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. If ever there was a two-way pleasure street, it's the delight a baby takes in being tickled and the joy the parent experiences in the tumble of laughter it "elicits".

    - Jeffrey Kluger,{it}Time{/it},17 Jan. 2005

  2. In a wild, captive wolf that is not socialized to man, approach will "elicit" flight and, if the wolf is cornered, a defensive reaction may be triggered, which is termed the critical-distance reaction.

    - Michael W. Fox,{it}The Soul of the Wolf{/it},1980

  3. Gingrich "elicits" perhaps the greatest sympathy when he talks about the challenge of graduating from a rabble-rousing backbencher in the House minority to presiding over (and trying to control) the first Republican majority in 40 years.

    - Richard L. Berke,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},17 May 1998
Culture
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A 'elicit' szó a pszichológia és a kommunikáció területén gyakran használatos. A pszichológiai tanácsadásban, például, a tanácsadó kérdésekkel képes elítélni a klientek gondolatait, érzelmeit, és motivációit. A kommunikációban a 'elicit' szó a megkérdőjelezhető kérdésekkel, a vitákban, a bírálatokban és a konfliktusokban használatos. (The 'elicit' word is commonly used in psychology and communication. In psychological counseling, for example, the counselor can elicit thoughts, feelings, and motivations of clients through questions. In communication, the 'elicit' word is used in questioning, debates, criticisms, and conflicts.)

How to Memorize "elicit"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person asking questions to elicit information from another person. Visualize the process of asking and answering questions, and the exchange of information between the two people.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'elicit' with the idea of asking questions and extracting information. Think of a detective who elicits information from witnesses to solve a crime.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'E-L-I-C-I-T' to remember the meaning of the word: Extract, Learn, Inquire, Communicate, Interact, and Teach.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'elicit', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Imagine a situation: Imagine a detective trying to elicit information from a suspect during an investigation. This will help you associate the word 'elicit' with the action of bringing out information.

2. Break down the word: Break down the word 'elicit' into 'e-licit'. The word 'e' can stand for 'extract' and 'licit' means 'allowed' or 'acceptable'. So, 'elicit' means to extract allowed information.

3. Create a memorable sentence: Create a sentence using 'elicit', such as 'The teacher skillfully elicited a response from the shy student.' This sentence will help you remember the meaning and usage of the word.

4. Practice using the word: Try to use 'elicit' in your daily conversations or writing. The more you use it, the more likely you are to remember it.

5. Review and repeat: Review the word 'elicit' regularly and repeat the tricks mentioned above. Repetition is key to memorization.

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