Prompted: meaning, definitions and examples

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prompted

 

[ หˆprษ’mptษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'prompted' is the past tense of the verb 'prompt', which means to cause someone to take a course of action or to evoke a response. It can also mean to inspire or stimulate someone to speak or act.

Synonyms

inspired, provoked, stimulated, triggered

Examples of usage

  • Her question prompted me to think deeper.
  • His comments prompted laughter from the audience.
  • The unexpected event prompted a quick reaction.
  • This situation prompted a review of our policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "prompted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sugerido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorgeschlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ didorong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟั€ะพะฟะพะฝะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sugerowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟƒใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท suggรฉrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sugerido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnerilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์•ˆ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุชุฑุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ navrhovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ navrhnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅปบ่ฎฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predlagan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyrirgefinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‹ะฝั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™klif edilษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sugerido

Etymology

The word 'prompt' originates from the Latin word 'promptus', meaning 'brought forth' or 'ready'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the 14th century, where the sense of urging or encouraging someone to do something became prevalent. Initially, it referred to a cue or signal to act and gradually evolved into a broader usage that includes causes or stimuli that elicit responses. Over the years, 'prompted' has become commonly used in various contexts, influencing both literary and everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,513 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.