Translation

引き出す / 聞き出す / 誘い出す

Meaning

Elicit means to draw out a reaction, answer, feeling, or information from someone. A question can elicit a response. A joke can elicit laughter. Do not confuse it with illicit, which means illegal or not allowed.

Examples

• その質問は正直な答えを引き出した。
  The question elicited an honest answer.
• 彼の発言は聴衆から笑いを誘った。
  His comment elicited laughter from the audience.