prompted

verb

Definition of promptednext
past tense of prompt
1
as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) a misguided pride prompted the family to refuse all offers of help

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2
as in urged
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompted
  1. urged
  2. brought
  3. encouraged
  4. created
  5. generated
  6. spawned
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  • Customers were warned against eating the affected items and urged to return them for a refund at the point of purchase.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Human Rights Watch earlier this month urged FIFA to reject the Saudi bid because the nation has not committed to protecting the migrant laborers that will likely be hired to build the massive infrastructure needed to host such a tournament.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of urged
Verb
  • Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of brought
Verb
  • To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Learning Plans Employees were encouraged to submit their learning plans along with their work schedules.
    Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraged
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  • Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unions are not created out of thin air or by judicial decree.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of created
Verb
  • The energy and momentum generated by the rapid-fire, around the circle studying were contagious.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • At the time of Galliano’s appointment, market sources estimated the company generated about 100 million euros annually.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of generated
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  • Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The BlackStar Film Festival, which took place earlier this year, is a key moment for the community that has spawned since the festival’s debut in 2012.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of spawned
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