CEFR B2

prompt

verb

Meaning

To cause or bring about an action or feeling; to encourage or urge someone to do something.

Examples

His success prompted a wave of imitators.
The article was prompted by recent events.

Synonyms: urge, motivate, instigate, provoke

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prompt (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /prɒmpt/

Definition

To cause or bring about an action or feeling; to encourage or urge someone to do something.

Examples

His success prompted a wave of imitators.
The article was prompted by recent events.
She prompted him to speak his mind.

How to Use prompt

prompt someone to do something (prepositional phrase): To encourage or urge a person to perform a specific action. — "His curiosity prompted him to ask more questions."
prompt for (prepositional phrase): To ask for something, especially information or a response. — "The teacher prompted the students for answers."
promptly (collocation): Done or happening quickly or without delay. — "She responded promptly to the request."

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