elicit
elicit(
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lih
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siht
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to evoke)
a. provocar
The new measures didn't elicit the public support that the mayor was hoping for.Las nuevas medidas no provocaron el apoyo público que el alcalde esperaba.
b. suscitar
The professor asked questions to elicit the students' interest.El profesor hacía preguntas para suscitar el interés de los estudiantes.
2. (to obtain)
a. obtener
The undercover agent was able to elicit an incredible amount of information from the mobster.El agente encubierto logró obtener una cantidad impresionante de información del mafioso.
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