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prompted

[promp-tid] / ˈprɒmp tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
reminded
Synonyms
STRONG
advised cautioned forewarned notified prodded
WEAK
made aware
ADJECTIVE
suggested
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advised implied proposed recommended
STRONG
advanced advocated counseled hinted indicated offered propounded reminded
ADJECTIVE
urged
Synonyms
STRONG
adjured advised allured asked begged charged coaxed coerced commanded desired exhorted forced implored influenced lured motivated moved requested solicited wheedled
Antonyms
WEAK
condemned opposed prohibited

Example Sentences

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That prompted Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg to overhaul its AI team, which saw the departure of its research boss Yann LeCun.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The rising share price also prompted a sale for the company’s finance chief, Eimear Bonner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In 2011, Spelling was involved in a crash with her children in a vehicle that she said was prompted by paparazzi.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But the listing prompted at least two peptide companies to sue the FDA, arguing it was dragging its feet on creating the bulks list of allowed compounding substances.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The sight of them had prompted an unpleasant reminder.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray