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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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Dell and HP were dropping, although they didn’t give back all of their gains prompted by the report.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The strikes prompted studio executives to reset their output after previously spending big to build streaming services to compete with Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The ball curled beautifully from left to right and fell into the hole, which prompted a muted raised fist from McIlroy.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Choudhury’s excitement prompted him to create the fan account, “Is the ‘End of Oak Street’ Trailer Out Yet?,” where he could post news about the film and form a community of fellow dinosaur enthusiasts.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Geyer’s discovery of the girls prompted Chicago police to enter Holmes’s building in Englewood.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson