elicit

Verb

• derive by reason
  • elicit a solution
    

• deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
  • We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
    

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • arouse pity
    
  • raise a smile
    
  • evoke sympathy
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  educe , evoke , extract , draw out , arouse , enkindle , kindle , fire , raise , provoke