prompted

[promp-tid]

adjective

1. uttered, given, or done in response to something, as to a suggestion, cue, event, etc..

   To apply for admission, click the appropriate link below and then follow the prompted instructions.

   In this study, we examined the prompted reflections of four middle school math teachers after their lessons.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of prompt.

Other Word Forms

• unprompted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prompted¹

prompt ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

This year’s move to raise taxes on wealthy foreigners was designed to raise much-needed revenues for the government, but instead has prompted many expats to leave.

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Its selection prompted a discussion of Rwanda’s ascent and transformation.

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That wrenching experience prompted Wilson to become an activist full time.

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Although Goodman has not revealed what prompted him to part ways with the property, its appearance on the market came just a few weeks after his longtime California home was razed by the January wildfires.

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Mr Brooks said he was aware Fletcher, born in Perth, Western Australia, enjoys watching English football and is a fan of Liverpool, which prompted the idea to get him a football-related mug.

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Related Words

• advised 
• implied 
• proposed 
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