prompted (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒmp.tɪd/
Definition
Caused someone to do something or to start doing something; encouraged or urged.
Examples
His curiosity prompted him to open the mysterious box.
The news of the event prompted a wave of donations.
Her desire for justice prompted her to speak out against the injustice.
How to Use prompted
- prompt someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- To encourage or cause a person to perform a specific action. — "The teacher's encouragement prompted her to enter the competition."
- prompt for (prepositional phrase)
- To ask for or request something, especially information or input. — "The website prompted for the user's email address."
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