Definition of elicits:
(v) :
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
(v) :
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
(v) :
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.
(adj) :
(obsolete) Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.