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prompt

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prompt

(verb)

Meaning

to cause someone to take action

Example

"The teacher used a timer to prompt the students to start their exams."

Synonyms

encourageinstigatestimulate

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'promptus', meaning ready or on time.
Related word forms
  • noun: prompting
  • adjective: prompted

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