The homophone for "elicit" is "illicit." Both words sound the same but have different meanings: "elicit" means to draw out or evoke a response, while "illicit" means illegal or forbidden.
The detective tried to elicit information from the suspect, but instead uncovered evidence of an illicit drug operation in the area.
Yes, in some dialects it is pronounced the same as "elicit."
Aside from the fact that one begins with an "e" and one begins with an "i"? They're very different (in fact, virtually unrelated except for appearance). Simply put: Illicit means it's illegal, not legally permitted, etc, and is an adjective. e.g. "Marijuana is an illicit substance." Elicit (only one "l") means to evoke a response, and is a verb. e.g. "His comment failed to elicit an appropriate response."
("elicit" means to draw out information or response - the word "illicit" means illegal)"I need to elicit the truth about what happened.""My attempt to elicit information over the phone was met with a barrage of irrelevant recordings.""This question is going to elicit some interesting replies.""The teachers were asked to elicit a suitable response from the students.""The developers hoped to elicit a favorable zoning plan from the council.""His bravery would elicit praise and accolades from his countrymen.""Pedophiles and perverts use the internet venues to attempt to elicit sex from teenagers."
Licit: this is a drug that is acceptable by law under some circumstances. e.g : when a person is under age. Illicit: these are drugs that are illegal to use, possess, use or produce. e.g : cocaine, marijuana.
What you are trying to do is elicit an answer to your question: Elicit is to attempt to obtain. To get, to receive.
The past participle of elicit is elicited.
A meeting was called to elicit a solution to the problem.A meeting was called to elicit a solution to the problem.
What did you do to elicit that type of reaction from him?
A meeting was called to elicit a solution to the problem.
The detective was able to elicit the truth from the suspect during the interrogation.