prompting

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English

Definitions

verb

To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.“I prompted him to get a new job.”
To show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.“If he forgets his words I will prompt him.”
To initiate; to cause or lead to.

noun

The action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do or say something.

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Synonyms

suggestion triggering motivating encourage encouraging bringing inducing abetting obliging requiring assistance leading resulting stimulating pushing raising

Associated

remark caution declare speculation flee announce evacuation comment ask resign referee alert

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